{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/69c117b41a160b44db8bc95e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Louth Bus Operator Warns Rising Fuel Costs Could Put School & Rural Services Under Pressure - 23/03/2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1774258834963-bd522cd4-7baa-48f4-87c2-109ee3d8270b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Two coach operators say rising fuel prices will have knock-on effects on schools who may no longer be able to afford buses for football matches or tours if the industry is forced to pass on costs.</p><p><br></p><p>John Halpenny from Halpenny Coaches in Dundalk joined us on The Agenda this morning to tell us about how they’re affected by this.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>We were also joined by Gareth O’Toole, who is the Chief Executive at Nolan Coaches, who is experiencing the same problem as John and many other coach operators in Ireland. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}