Minimum Network Bus requirements Clause Samples
Minimum Network Bus requirements. 3.1.1 All Network Buses used to operate the Services shall:
(a) be low floor and wheelchair accessible;
(b) provide wheelchair/buggy space
(c) provide luggage space;
(d) be a maximum of 14 years old, unless otherwise approved by the Authority;
(e) operate, unless otherwise approved by the Authority, with a minimum of
a. Euro III compliant heavy-duty diesel engines as of Commencement Date
b. Euro IV compliant heavy-duty diesel engines as of 1st October 2019;
(f) display notices as required by Authority from time to time, including, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, information regarding the conditions of carriage and conduct of passengers and a notice indicating that the bus is operated under contract to the National Transport Authority, to a design and at location inside the Network Bus to be agreed with the National Transport Authority, at all times that the bus is operating the Services;
(g) provide audio announcements of next stop in the Irish and English Languages;
(h) have on display a table of current single and return cash and Leap fares for the route;
(i) be equipped with Ticketing Equipment that satisfies the requirements in Schedule 8: Ticketing and Fares Collection and Schedule 9: Integrated Ticketing Requirements and Clause 16.1;
(j) be equipped with an Automatic Vehicle Location System (“AVL System”) that satisfies the requirements in Schedule 11: Operation and Maintenance of Network Assets;
(k) be equipped with CCTV equipment that satisfies the requirements in Schedule 11: Operation and Maintenance of Network Assets;
(l) be equipped with Wifi equipment that satisfies the requirements in Schedule 11: Operation and Maintenance of Network Assets;
(m) be liveried to the Authority’s requirements;
(n) display Transport for Ireland branding with the required dimensions and colours at locations required by the Authority; and
(o) be equipped with on-board electronic next stop sign displays subject to funding by the Authority and feasibility of provision.
