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Changes Announced to Bus Eireann Routes 447 and 448 – transitioning to the TFI Local Link

The National Transport Authority (NTA)) announced that, from Thursday, 19 March, the services currently operating as Bus Éireann Routes 447 and 448 will transition to the TFI Local Link network. Transitioning to TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon These services will be managed by TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon and will operate under new...

Contactless card payments rolled out on TFI Local Link services in Donegal

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has announced that passengers travelling in Donegal can now pay their fares on TFI Local Link services using contactless card payments, following the introduction of the technology in Sligo and Leitrim on 13 February. Passengers can now use debit and credit cards or mobile payment options With the introduction of...

TFI Anseo Pilot in Limerick Reaches 20,000 Passenger Milestone

The National Transport Authority (NTA), in partnership with TFI Local Link Limerick Clare, today announced that TFI Anseo, the smart demand responsive transport pilot operating in Limerick, has now surpassed 20,000 passenger journeys. Positive impact of Smart demand responsive transport service This milestone reflects strong public uptake of flexible, technology enabled transport and highlights the...

You’re such a good‑looking bus service: NTA launches new town bus service for Mullingar

NTA and Minister launch new Mullingar town bus service Minister of State with responsibility for Rural Transport, Jerry Buttimer TD, today joined the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Westmeath County Council to officially launch a new town bus service for Mullingar, significantly enhancing public transport options for the town and surrounding communities. New routes beginning...

Contactless card payments now available on TFI Local Link services in Sligo and Leitrim

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has announced that passengers travelling in Sligo and Leitrim can now pay their fares on TFI Local Link services using contactless card payments. Simplifying payments for rural and regional passengers With the introduction of contactless payments, passengers can now use debit and credit cards or mobile payment options such as...

Contactless card payments now available on TFI Local Link Mayo services

Pay by Credit card, Debit card, Apple Pay and Google Pay From today ( 9 Feb 2026), passengers on TFI Local Link Mayo’s regular services can pay their fares using contactless payment options, including debit and credit cards, as well as mobile wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay. Successful rollout of the new...

Contactless card payments now available on TFI Local Link Laois Offaly bus services

The National Transport Authority (NTA) today confirmed the successful rollout of contactless card payment technology across all TFI Local Link Laois Offaly services. Pay using debit or credit cards, Apple Pay or Google Pay From today, passengers using TFI Local Link Laois Offaly’s regular services can pay their fares using debit or credit cards, as...

TFI Local Link bus to enhance Route 567 between Manorhamilton and Carrick-on-Shannon

TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim is enhancing bus services between Manorhamilton and Carrick-on-Shannon from the 28th of December. This enhancement is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan which is a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) as part of the Transport for Ireland (TFI) Network. Route...

NTA begin rollout of contactless payments on TFI Local Link services

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has announced the phased introduction of contactless fare payments on TFI Local Link services, a major milestone in improving accessibility and convenience for rural communities. Contactless Payments Begin in Tipperary From Monday, 1st December, passengers travelling on TFI Local Link Tipperary services will be able to pay their fares using...