Workplace Pilot

Welcome to the Workplace Travel Pilot Resource Hub

This hub is your central resource for everything related to the Workplace Travel Pilot. Here, you’ll find key information about how the pilot works and what to expect over the coming weeks. From planning your journey to logging your trips for the Leap and Log Commuter Challenge, everything you need to get involved and stay informed is right here.

Whether you’re curious about trying the Bus, Train, Tram, or a mix of all three, this is your chance to give it a go with the support of the TFI Smarter Travel Team.

Scroll down to explore helpful tools, learn more about the pilot, and keep up with the latest updates.

The National Transport Authority (NTA) oversees the delivery of public transport services across Ireland under its Transport for Ireland (TFI) brand.  Over 1 million passenger journeys are made every day on average across the TFI network.

The TFI network of services are delivered by a range of operators nationwide, including:

BusTravelling by Bus

There are a number of bus operators within the TFI public transport network. For more information on travelling by Bus visit Transport for Ireland – Getting Around by Bus.

Travelling by Rail

There are both intercity services throughout the TFI public transport network, as well as DART and Commuter Services. For more information on travelling by train, please visit Transport for Ireland – Travelling by Train.

Many train stations have cycle parking facilities available to commuters so you can cycle to and from the train station. To help plan your rail journey with your bicycle, from information on bicycle parking, on-rail facilities, and bicycle bookings, visit Irish Rail’s comprehensive Bicycle Information for Rail Travel.

Travelling by Tram

Luas is Dublin City’s tram service and operates both a Red Line and Green Line service. Luas is a sustainable, fast, and convenient way to travel around Dublin City and its suburbs. There are car parking facilities available at several stations so you can avail of the Luas ‘Park + Ride’ services. For more information on travelling by tram, please visit Transport for Ireland – Getting Around by Tram.

Integrating the use of a bicycle and travelling by tram can be a convenient, fast, and sustainable way to travel around Dublin. For more information on the Luas and cycling, visit Luas – Bike Parking.

Plan Your Journey with Ease

The TFI Live App gives you real-time travel updates and helps you plan your route from door to door across the entire Transport for Ireland network.

Key Features

  • Real-time departures for Bus Éireann, Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, Luas, and Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail services.
  • Timetables
  • Interactive maps
  • Accessibility information
  • Personalisation: Save your favourite journeys, stops, and timetables.

Plan Your Journey Here

Download the TFI Live App below to plan on the go!

  Learn to plan your journey using the TFI Live App – watch here

  • What are the main features of the app?

    1. View live departure information for Bus Éireann, Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, Luas, and Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail services.
    2. Plan your journey by selecting your origin and destination to find the best route for your journey across all licensed transport operators.
    3. Use the search tool to find route-specific timetables and maps.

Save your favourite journeys, departures, and timetables for quick access.

  • How do I find a nearby stop?
  1. Go to the Departures tab.
  2. Tap the navigation icon (above the plus symbol) to use your current location.
  3. Zoom in/out using pinch gestures or the + / – buttons.
  4. Nearby stops are shown as blue and white bus icons on the map.
  • Will the data come from the same source as the Journey Planner and Real Time app information came from?

The new TFI Live App is built on a platform that transmits data feeds more reliably than the previous Apps. However, the App is still reliant on information from numerous systems and business processes within transport operators. We’re continuing to work to improve these systems and processes, but they are largely separate from the App itself.

  • How do I delete my TFI Live account?

Creating an account is not required to access real-time or journey planning features.

If you’ve created an account and wish to delete it:

  1. Open the Profile section in the app or website.
  2. Access it via the Main Menu (mobile) or User Profile icon (web).
  3. Click Delete Account to permanently remove your account.

 

Fares and Ticket Schemes

Generally, the fare you pay on public transport is based on the number of stages you travel. For more information on bus, train, tram, and taxi fare structures, please visit Transport for Ireland – Fares.

You can get cheaper fares by using the re-usable, pre-paid TFI Leap Card across the TFI public transport network, that can save you up to 31% versus single cash fares. Whether you are travelling to work or campus there are several different types of Leap Card’s and services that you can avail of. The TFI Leap Top-Up App allows you to instantly top-up, check your balance and book tickets. For more information on where to buy, how to top up and more, please visit TFI – Leap Card.

You can get cheaper fares by using the re-usable, pre-paid TFI Leap Card across the TFI public transport network, that can save you up to 31% versus single cash fares. Whether you are travelling to work or campus there are several different types of Leap Card’s and services that you can avail of. The TFI Leap Top-Up App allows you to instantly top-up, check your balance and book tickets. For more information on where to buy, how to top up and more, please visit TFI – Leap Card.

App Features

    • Instant Balance Check
      View your current Leap Card balance anytime.
    • Top-Up on the Go
      Quickly add credit using preset values or enter a custom amount.
    • Buy and Load Tickets
      Purchase and load prepaid tickets
    • Collect Online Purchases
      Load tickets bought online or TFI TaxSaver tickets
    • Track Transactions
      See your last five Leap Card transactions.
    • Cap Progress Tracker
      Monitor how close you are to reaching your daily and weekly fare cap.
    • TFI 90 Minute Fare Countdown
      Keep track of how many minutes you have left in your 90-minute window
    • Payment Convenience
      Save your card details for faster future payments.

More information on the TFI Leap Top-Up App is on the TFI Leap Card website.

New Fare Zones

Four new Leap fare zones have been introduced across Dublin and surrounding areas, covering up to 50km from the city centre.

Fare Zones Overview:

  • Zone 1: TFI Dublin
  • Zones 2–4: Dublin Commuter Zones

Zone 1: TFI Dublin Commuter Zones 2, 3 and 4 Leap Single Fares | Leap Tickets | Important information

Zone 1 (TFI Dublin)

TFI 90-Minute Fare

  • Adult: €2.00
  • Young Adult/Student: €1.00
  • Child: €0.65

Dublin Commuter Bus/Nitelink/Xpresso (within Zone 1)

  • Adult: €2.40
  • Young Adult/Student/Child: €1.20

 Download PDF Map 

Leap Card Caps

 Type Daily Weekly (Mon-Sun)
Adult €6.00 €24.00
Young Adult/Student €3.00 €12.00
Child €1.95 €7.80

Valid on Dublin City Bus services (Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland), Luas, DART, and Commuter Rail within Zone 1.

If Your Dublin City Bus Crosses into Zone 2

  • Both the TFI 90-minute fare and daily/weekly caps apply.
  • Includes routes: 33, 33a, 33x, 65, 65a, L1, L2, L3, X1, X2.

Note: Dublin Commuter Bus services (Bus Éireann & Go-Ahead Ireland) are not eligible for the TFI 90-minute fare or capping.

When using Leap Travel Credit from Zone 2, 3 and 4

If you use your Leap Travel Credit on a Dublin Commuter Bus service to travel into Zone 1, any additional travel within Zone 1 (by bus, train, or tram) will incur an extra charge.

However, if you use Leap Travel credit on Irish Rail Services to travel into Zone 1 your trip will be eligible for a free transfer in Zone 1 within 90 minutes.

Commuter Zones 2, 3 and 4

Prepaid zonal tickets are now available through the Leap Top-Up app, allowing travel on TFI bus, train, and Luas services

  • Zone 2 covers areas including Blessington, Gormanston, Skerries, Kilcock, Sallins & Naas, Greystones. and Kilcoole.
  • Zone 3 covers areas including Trim, Drogheda, Enfield, Newbridge and Wicklow Town.
  • Zone 4 covers areas including Navan, Kildare Town and Rathdrum.


 Download PDF Map 

Leap Rail Single Fares

Leap Travel Credit Fare Adult Young Adult / Child
Zone 2 (train to City Centre) €3.90 €1.95
Zone 3 (train to City Centre) €6.00 €3.00
Zone 4 (train to City Centre) €7.50 €3.75

Adult Leap Card users must have a minimum balance of €2.50 on their TFI Leap Card to travel on Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail services.

To help calculate your fare on train, use the fares calculator.

Leap Commuter Bus Single Fares

Leap Travel Credit Fare Adult Young Adult / Student / Child
Zone 2 (bus to City Centre) €3.70 €1.85
Zone 3 (bus to City Centre) €5.30 €2.65
Zone 4 (bus to City Centre) €6.30 €3.15

To calculate your fare on Bus Éireann services, use the fares calculator.

Go-Ahead Ireland sample Dublin Commuter Origin/Destination fares.

Leap Tickets

Available via the Leap Top-up App for:

  • 24-hour7-dayMonthly, and Annual travel
  • Valid on TFI bus, train, and Luas services

Zone 1 monthly tickets are available for Adult, Young Adult/Student, and Child Leap Cards.
Annual tickets are available for adult personalised Leap Cards only.

 Calculate your potential savings by switching  to Public Transport

 

Join the Leap and Log Challenge

As part of the pilot, you’ll take part in the Leap and Log Commuting Challenge, a fun way to track your public transport journeys and win prizes! The Active Travel Logger challenge will allow you to log your journeys on public transport throughout the pilot programme.

Leaderboards will be published on Week 2 and Week 4.

How it works?

Here’s how it works:

  • Log your journeys at activetravellogger.ie
  • Join solo or team up with a colleague.
  • Log each trip to and from work using public transport.
  • Weekly prizes and leaderboard updates every 14 days!

Challenge Timeline:

  • Week 1: Log at least two journeys to earn bonus points.
  • Week 2: Take part in a quiz to win prizes. The first leaderboard will be published at the end of this week.
  • Week 3: Enter our social media photo competition.
  • Week 4: Log more than four journeys for extra points. The final leaderboard will be published once week 4 concludes.

You’ll get weekly emails with tips, reminders, and prize updates—so keep an eye on your inbox!

The platform of Active Travel Logger This will allow for participants to log their journeys on public transport throughout the pilot programme.

Each participant needs to have a working email address and have a registered and verified Active Travel Logger account.

For more information on how to get started, create a team, log the journey and more, refer to the Resources and Frequently Asked Questions sections by clicking the relevant header at the top of this page.

Participants can backlog their journeys for a maximum of sixteen days during the Challenge.

The organisation’s Internal Coordinator keep in touch with participants to let them know about competitions, prizes, Leaderboards and such once the Challenge is live.


During the Challenges participants can follow us on social media for regular updates and tips on the Challenge, and of course to see who’s in the lead!

TFI Smarter Travel Social Media
Instagram: @tfismartertravel
X: @TFISmartTravel

 

Frequently Asked Questions

You must log your journeys on the Active Travel Logger before the weekly deadline. Check out our How to Log My Journey video tutorial.

 

Yes you can take part individually or team up with a colleague. The coordinator in your workplace or campus might be able to help you to find a team.

For contact details email pilot@smartertravelworkplaces.ie

 

Any participant can log and edit their own steps on the Active Travel Logger.

Once you’ve ‘created/joined’ the team online, you can log and edit your journeys totals throughout the Challenge. Please note you have a maximum of 16 days to backlog – less for the final leaderboard, but we will be in touch with all teams to flag this with you.

Your Team Captain can also log/ edit on your behalf. Be sure to give your step journeys to them in time for the leaderboards!

If your technical difficulty is related to your internet connection on campus/workplace, then you will need to contact the IT Department in your organisation/campus

Alternatively contact pilot@smartertravelworkplaces.ie with the details of your issue and any errors messages you see.

If you have any questions that are not answered on this page, please do not hesitate to contact us via email pilot@smartertravelworkplaces.ie

• TFI Leap Cards are for commuting purposes only and must not be used for personal or
leisure travel during the pilot.
• Cards are non-transferable and must be used only by the assigned participant.
• If a participant chooses to withdraw, the TFI Leap Card must be returned promptly to the
site coordinator.

If a card is lost or stolen, participants must notify their site coordinator immediately.
o Please note that replacement cards will not be issued and affected participants will
be withdrawn from the pilot.
o All participants must record their Leap Card number. In the event of loss or theft,
this number should be provided to the site coordinator and the NTA.

Terms and Conditions

Use of this site constitutes your acceptance of these terms and conditions. The National Transport Authority reserves the right to make changes to this site and these terms and conditions at any time.

Details of prizes for TFI Smarter Travel Challenges will be announced on the relevant prizes pages.

Prize winners names/ organisation will be published on our website, reports, social media and other events/ publications associated with the TFI Smarter Travel programmes and the National Transport Authority.

Winners may also be asked to participate in a publicity shoot. By participating in any photo shoots associated with Authority challenges or events, you consent to the use/ publication by the Authority of these images.

To be eligible for Prizes, winners must be resident in the Republic of Ireland, and be employees of an active TFI Smarter Travel Workplaces  Partner organisation.

In the event of any dispute regarding the rules, conduct, results and all other matters relating to TFI Smarter Travel Competitions or Challenges, the decision of the organiser shall be final and no correspondence or discussion shall be entered into.

The Authority reserves the right to award all, some or none of the prizes associated with any event or challenge.