Awake 5.00Am
Bus Eireann bus from Drogheda bus depot at 6.20.
10 day weekly ticket 31.40 or so online, cheaper than train.
Seat comfertable but cramped, knees digging into seat infront. Ride to jolting to sleep or snooze. Several stops.
By the last stop in Balbriggan the Bus, full capacity 49, was full.
Dozen's of Confused Balbiggan residents were trying to board.
The driver explicitly told them that HE WAS NOT ACCEPTING RAIL TICKETS.
And that he had been told this from above but that he might be told otherwise later in the day.
He also stated that all other 101's will be Double deckers to cope with the overflow of passengers. He also radioed into his depot to inform them that he had reached capacity in Balbriggan.
When passing Drogheda station at 630 am there were at least 6 or so Double Deckers and Coach's parked in the second car park, all waiting for the trains.
Arrived in town at busaras at 7.40 or so.
Walked into docklands, across pedestrian bridge, up to Westlandrow/Pearse Street and Into Trinity.
The pipe dream is to do this all week. I hate the bus already. We'll see what it's like on the way home. 4pm or so from Busaras = NIGHTMARE!
