BUS Éireann has announced it is to put the brakes on the Derry to Dublin bus service from May 28.
The Irish company said that the service was one of three routes set to be slashed as part of its cost-cutting plans.
Management told staff that they had no option but to implement “immediate cost savings”.
The bus operator currently runs twice-daily return journeys to Dublin, alongside Translink’s Goldline service.
A Translink spokesperson said it was aware of the changes but was “committed” to keeping the route.
“We are in close communication with Bus Éireann about their intentions on the Derry to Dublin route.
“Translink is committed to maintaining connectivity between Derry and Dublin.”
The Republic of Ireland’s transport unions have said that they will commence an all-out strike at Bus Éireann next week, in response to the cost-cutting plans.
The National Bus and Rail Union and SIPTU has also warned that there will be redundancies and impact on pay – but says the moves are necessary to save the company.
The company is also closing their Dublin to Clonmel and Athlone to Westport services.
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