Route 187, Kells to Ballyjamesduff will now provide six daily trips, seven days a week.

Bus Éireann said Caroline Linden's award is "testament to her character, professionalism and dedication to excellent customer service". 

Deputy Smith says additional capacity and revised schedules are needed to address this issue.

Local councillors believe if more drivers and more buses were available on routes it would give the Department of Education options where bottlenecks occur. 

Senator Gallagher says these bus operators are being left in the dark.

Cllr O'Reilly highlighted his concerns in relation to the dangerous junction along the N3.

Deputy Niamh Smyth has reminded parents that the closing date for new applications is tomorrow.

According to the local TD, these plans include the addition of later evening weekday services, an introduction of Sunday services, and connecting Crossakiel to the Transport for Ireland (TFI) network.