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Did you know that if you make a complaint to Dublin Bus about any part of their service that your final line of escalation is to their Operations Manager? As an unregulated entity, they literally are a law unto themselves. That is why…
It’s a few months now since a discussion on Twitter with a few people about how to best manage your tickets and [...]
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Tired of being scalped at the pumps every time you go to fill up your car? Well, stuff the oil companies: make your own fuel and fill up for next to nothing! SaveAFewBob tells readers how they can make their own fuel from used cooking oil – the stuff t…
It’s time to tighten up your toe-straps, pop on the helmet and pull on your spandex, because this week is national Bike Week. Launched as part of the Government’s Bike Scheme, Bike Week will see fun cycling events taking place around the country ov…
On the foot of a recent National Consumer Agency report on the car insurance market, SaveAFewBob looks at ways that motorists can reduce the cost of their motor cover
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Why cycle to work? Well, you save time and money while getting fit and reducing your carbon footprint. And with the government’s Bike to Work scheme, you’ve no excuse to postpone purchasing your new bike, and SaveAFewBob are here to help guide you thro…
Here’s a great example how you should regularly review financial type decisions just in case things have changed – either the offers [...]
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Tired of seeing the price of petrol go up and up? SaveAFewBob have a handy guide to improve your car’s fuel efficiency and reduce fuel consumption – which is good for the environment as well as being good for your wallet
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The Advisory Council of the Taxi Regulator is made up of members appointed by various different interest groups who are appointed by [...]
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Buying a second hand bicycle can be a bit of a minefield. How do you know that your supposedly stream-lined steed isn’t in fact a lemon? Save a Few Bob have the tips to help you purchase your ideal machine
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Arguably, one of the best decisions made by the Irish government in recent months was the introduction of the car Scrappage Scheme in Budget 2010. The scheme should ignite consumer demand and breathe life into a flagging motor industry.
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One of the downfalls of the Christmas party season is getting home after a night out. If you’re unable to persuade a family member to collect you, getting home can be a nightmare. Due to demand, booking a taxi can be extremely difficult, not to ment…
I can’t at the moment find the newspaper article I’m sure I read recently where it was said that Irish Rail would not be increasing fares into 2010. (If anyone saw it, and knows where it is, please link below).
However, based on an e-mail I…
Gareth Naughton gave Dublin Bus his “bad value of the week” dubious award yesterday in the Sunday Tribune. His reasoning is here:
I don’t know about you but I have no desire to subsidise Dublin Bus any more than I already do, yet bus …
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This thread on Pricewatch recently, which I’ve referred to a few times already, is a gold mine of information and absolute stupidity. It’s a “must read” to see the two extremes of opinion when it comes to flying with Ryanair.
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Are you tired of waiting at bus stops? Do you find yourself losing patience with every other bus that passes by? Cursing blindly at those emblazed with “as seirbhís”? Dublin City Council may have come up with a solution to ease your commuter f…
Recently in the Evening Herald, Dan White provided some incorrect advice in response to a readers question about the safety of using travel agents given some recent high profile closures and the difficulties experienced by Budget Travel and Sunway Holi…
Lately, there seems to be a renewed push in the media to encourage people to cycle to work. A Green Party initiative, The “Cycle to Work” scheme was introduced in the last Budget to encourage more people to cycle to work. The scheme was introduced …
It has been a constant source of annoyance to Dublin residents and visiting tourists that Dublin has not had a cheap and convenient city centre public transport hub. Sure we have buses, Darts and the Luas but the whole system never really came together…
To everyone’s delight, flight prices have become much cheaper in recent years. However airlines often have hidden and seemingly unavoidable ways of squeezing the extra euro out of your pocket through various surcharges, making what may seem like a fa…
