The Park & Ride service at Black Ash operated by Cork City Council is the first permanent bus-based Park & Ride facility in the country.Cork City Council is also the only local authority in Ireland to hold a bus passenger licence.The Volvo B7TL with East Lancs Vyking body is one of three vehicles placed in service in Cork during during 2004 on a Park & Ride service operated on contract to Cork City Council.The distinctive livery includes the coat of arms of the City of Cork and the logo of Cork 2005.