A local councillor says it's positive there will be enhanced bus services between Gort and Loughrea, but more city services are needed.
TFI Local Link Galway has announced that Route 934 will now operate three daily return services Monday to Friday with peak-time services for commuters.
The route will offer improved connectivity to the regional bus and rail services and the villages and areas of Peterswell, Castledaly and Kilchreest.
While Loughrea area Fianna Fáil councillor Shane Curley says it's a good move, there's still a major issue with connectivity between the city and Loughrea: