Over 70s Can Now Bring a Friend or Relative Free on Buses, Trains and Luas - Irish Mirror

Over 70s can now bring a friend or relative free on buses, trains and Luas - Irish Mirror

People aged 70 and over in Ireland can bring a friend, relative or carer to travel free with them on buses, trains, the Luas and other services thanks to an expanded Free Travel Scheme.

Over 70s can now bring a loved one or friend on public transport for free

The companion pass allows free travel for any companion aged over 16.

Extension of Free Travel Scheme in Wexford to Benefit Over 19,000 People Aged 70 and Over

A significant expansion of the Free Travel Scheme announced by Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary TD and Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien TD will benefit nearly 20,000 people aged 70 and over in County Wexford. From now, those with a valid Free Travel Companion Public Services Card can bring a companion, aged 16 or […] The post Extension of Free Travel Scheme in Wexford to Benefit Over 19,000 People Aged 70 and Over appeared firs…

Companion pass to benefit over 18,000 Over 70s in Mayo – Dillon - Alan Dillon

The introduction of the companion pass will help tackle social isolation and ensure older people across Mayo can travel on public transport with a friend or relative, said Minister of State and TD for Mayo Alan Dillon.   Minister Dillon said that all those aged 70 years or over in receipt of Free Travel will now have an entitlement to receive a Free Travel Companion.   “The introduction of the companion pass is hugely positive. If you’re travell…

Companion pass significant step to combat isolation – Roche

The introduction of the companion pass will help tackle social isolation and ensure older people across the country can travel on public transport with a friend or relative, said a Fine Gael TD. Deputy Pete Roche said that all those aged 70 years or over in receipt of Free Travel will now have an entitlement […] The post Companion pass significant step to combat isolation – Roche appeared first on Fine Gael.