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New Contactless Payment option rolled out on TFI Local Link Louth Meath Fingal

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has announced that TFI Local Link Louth Meath Fingal is the latest TFI Local Link service area to introduce contactless card payments, giving passengers greater flexibility and convenience when paying for their journeys. Contactless Payments launch on TFI Local Link Louth Meath Fingal services Passengers travelling on TFI Local Link...

Revised Route 800A Introduced for TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow

From Monday, 29 June 2026, TFI Local Link Route WW10 will be renamed Route 800A, with a revised route alignment introduced to improve connectivity for communities in the Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow area. Coverage and frequency, serving Coolboy, Annacurragh, Aughrim, Woodenbridge and Arklow The service will continue to operate two return trips from Monday to Friday...

Bus Service Boost for Carlow, Kilkenny and Wicklow as NTA Expands Regional Connections – routes 881 and 882

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has announced a major enhancement of bus services across Carlow, Kilkenny and Wicklow, strengthening regional connectivity and expanding public transport options for communities throughout the area. Background and service continuity Operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, these improvements both maintain continuity following the withdrawal of services by Bernard...

New Contactless Payment Option Rolled Out on TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has announced that TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin is the latest TFI Local Link office to introduce contactless card payments, giving passengers greater flexibility and convenience when paying for their journeys. New Payment Options for Passengers Passengers travelling on TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin services can now simply...

New Contactless Payment Option Rolled Out on TFI Local Link Galway

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has announced that TFI Local Link Galway is the latest Local Link service to introduce contactless card payments, giving passengers greater flexibility and convenience when paying for their journeys.  Passengers travelling on TFI Local Link Galway services can now simply tap on using their debit or credit card, or choose mobile payment...

50,000 journeys and counting in Killarney as communities get onboard with TFI Anseo

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has marked a major milestone for TFI Anseo in Killarney, announcing that the smart demand-responsive rural transport pilot has now delivered more than 50,000 passenger journeys since it launched on 11 August. TFI Anseo becoming part of everyday life in Killarney From trips to work and college to GP appointments,...

Passengers on TFI Local Link Kerry Services can now use Contactless Card Payments

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has announced that passengers travelling on high frequency TFI Local Link bus services in Kerry can now pay for their journeys using contactless payment. Simplifying payments for rural and regional passengers Passengers can simply tap on using their debit or credit card or opt for mobile payment methods such as...

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...