People are being reminded to only use public transport for essential journeys as schools return today.
The National Transport Authority says there is likely to be additional pressure on bus services today.
Capacity is restricted to 25 percent due to Covid-19, with essential workers saying they have been left behind at bus stops due to a lack of space.
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The NTA says there are not enough buses to provide a dedicated service to healthcare workers.
The National Bus and Rail Union is a calling for such a service to be introduced, due to the capacity limit.
People are being urged to only use public transport for essential services as schools return.
Pressure
NTA Chief Executive Anne Graham said: "The return of schools on Monday is likely to give rise to additional pressure. We are anxious to make sure that customers are aware of the situation.
"NTA is asking people to avoid travelling at peak times and only to use public transport for essential purposes. Nobody wants to see a situation where essential workers, such as those on the healthcare frontline, cannot get on a bus.
"Customers who have no alternative to public transport should expect their journey to take longer and plan ahead accordingly."
