A TD says a number of Bus Éireann drivers may take unofficial strike action in the days ahead.
People Before Profit's Bríd Smith says some workers fear for their safety because passengers are still using the front doors of coaches to get on board.
The TD said: “90% of the Bus Éireann fleet has no protective screening and PPE’s are scarce. This puts drivers in a very vulnerable position as they are forced to interact closely with passengers to deal with fares and ticketing. It is unacceptable that our essential workers are unprotected, and the simple solution would be to implement a Free Travel policy for the duration of the crisis."
The National Bus and Rail Union says the company is working to get temporary shields for drivers and extra protective gear.
The union's condemning any wildcat strike -- saying it's an "utterly inopportune" time.
