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Key Findings from the Autumn Winter series of passenger satisfaction monitoring (Monday 2nd October 2023 – Sunday 31st March 2024):

  • On average, 88% of Translink passengers rated public transport services either good or excellent.
  • The overall satisfaction score with most recent journey on Translink services was 90%.
  • NIR, Glider, Goldliner and Ulsterbus services all scored above 90% on overall satisfaction with most recent journey, and Metro bus services scored 76%.
  • Passengers rated punctuality / reliability, frequency of services and value for money as the things that matter most to them.
  • All six Translink services performed strongly against customer priorities, with four of the six services achieving 90% or higher.
  • Across all Translink bus and rail services, punctuality was rated at an average of 86%. Four services were rated above 90%. Metro bus services were rated below this average highlighting an area for improvement.
  • 95% of passengers rated the accessibility of the vehicle as either good or excellent.
  • Passengers’ perception of safety on board Translink services is high with 97% of passengers giving a very safe or safe rating. Glider was rated slightly lower at 92%. 
  • 94% of passengers rated staff helpfulness at stations as either good or excellent.
  • The lowest rated service attribute at stations was catering and vending at 80%.


Overall 

  • Overall Satisfaction - 90%
  • Frequency - 85%
  • Staff Helpfulness - 96%
  • Accessibility of Vehicle - 95%
  • Cleanliness - 90%
  • Comfort of Seating - 93%
  • Duration of Journey - 93%
  • Punctuality - 86%
  • Safety of Driving - 98%
  • Safety on Board - 97%
  • Value for Money - 85%
  • Information on Board - 96%

Metro 

  • Overall Satisfaction - 76%
  • Frequency - 73%
  • Staff Helpfulness - 83%
  • Accessibility of Vehicle - 95%
  • Cleanliness - 83%
  • Comfort of Seating - 86%
  • Duration of Journey - 91%
  • Punctuality - 60%
  • Safety of Driving - 96%
  • Safety on Board - 96%
  • Value for Money - 77%
  • Information on Board - 96%

Glider

  • Overall Satisfaction - 90%
  • Frequency - 996
  • Accessibility of Vehicle - 86%
  • Cleanliness - 76%
  • Duration of Journey - 90%
  • Punctuality - 97%
  • Safety of Driving - 95%
  • Safety on Board - 92%
  • Value for Money - 78%
  • Information on Board - 92%

Goldliner

  • Overall Satisfaction - 98%
  • Frequency - 92%
  • Staff Helpfulness - 99%
  • Accessibility of Vehicle - 98%
  • Cleanliness - 98%
  • Comfort of Seating - 98%
  • Duration of Journey - 96%
  • Punctuality - 95%
  • Safety of Driving - 99%
  • Safety on Board - 100%
  • Value for Money - 95%
  • Information on Board - 97%

Ulsterbus

  • Overall Satisfaction - 96%
  • Frequency - 88%
  • Staff Helpfulness - 98%
  • Accessibility of Vehicle - 98%
  • Cleanliness - 96%
  • Comfort of Seating - 91%
  • Duration of Journey - 93%
  • Punctuality - 94%
  • Safety of Driving - 99%
  • Safety on Board - 98%
  • Value for Money - 93%

NI Railways

  • Overall Satisfaction - 95%
  • Frequency - 85%
  • Staff Helpfulness - 99%
  • Accessibility of Vehicle - 97%
  • Cleanliness - 96%
  • Comfort of Seating - 96%
  • Duration of Journey - 94%
  • Punctuality - 90%
  • Safety of Driving - 99%
  • Safety on Board - 99%
  • Value for Money - 81%
  • Information on Board - 96%