Petition gathers pace amid concerns over Longford bus route

Over 150 residents have signed a petition highlighting their concerns about a local bus route.

Passengers have raised concerns about the LR24 service on the Ballymahon-Longford route.

According to the petition, children and other travelers are being 'left behind' at unsheltered bus stops when the service reaches capacity.

They say it affects school children and commuters, who are left alone at the stop for up to two hours waiting for the next bus.

Local resident Barbara Stachowska says the situation is particularly stressful for parents:

Shannonside FM has reached out to Transport For Ireland for comment.