Cobh’s bus service is getting a major glow-up.

Passengers on the Cobh Connects service between the seaside town and Cork City can now expect increased frequency, new early morning services, tap-and-pay convenience, youth discounts, and real-time tracking.

Commencing this Thursday, August 22nd, passengers of Cobh Connect Route 200 can avail of 18 additional services daily, a new early morning service starting at 5.45am from Cobh to Cork, Monday to Friday and a new early morning weekend service starting at 7.45am from both Cobh and Cork.

There will be half-hourly services Monday to Saturday and an additional Nitelink service running every Thursday night as well as a new stop at Marina Villas, Carrigaloe.

Smartphone, debit and credit card payment options are available on-board and students in full time education can avail of a Young Adult Card with a 50 per cent discount.

There’s also a new mobile app and website refresh for easier journey planning.

With a fleet of 16 buses, Cobh Connect will continue to provide luxury low-cost travel seven days a week to the more than 14,000 adults and children living in Cobh.