Local Link passengers can now pay by card or phone

Passengers travelling on TFI Local Link services across Longford, Westmeath, Roscommon no longer need to have cash to pay for their journeys.

As of now, the buses offer contactless options, meaning customers can use a debit or credit card, as well as digital wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Damien O’Neill, TFI Local Link Manager for Longford, Westmeath, Roscommon said the introduction of contactless payments would make it more convenient to pay for journeys.

“This new option will benefit both regular passengers and occasional users alike,” he said, adding that the introduction reflected Local Link’s ongoing commitment to providing accessible, reliable and customer-focused public transport services.”

The introduction of contactless payments across Longford, Westmeath, Roscommon builds on a successful pilot programme in Cavan and Monaghan and follows recent rollouts across several other TFI Local Link service areas, including Louth, Meath, Fingal, as well as Limerick and Clare.

According to Local Link, the ongoing expansion of contactless payments reflects positive passenger feedback and the NTA's commitment to providing modern, user-friendly payment options for people using rural and regional public transport.

Contactless payment is currently available for single journey fares. Daily and weekly fare products continue to be available via the Leap website and the TFI Leap Top Up App. TFI Leap cards, cash payments and Free Travel Cards remain valid for use across all eligible TFI Local Link services.

The rollout forms part of the NTA's ongoing programme to modernise public transport fare systems nationwide, with a particular emphasis on improving accessibility and enhancing the passenger experience in rural and regional communities.

Mr Bertie Maltby, TFI Local Link Administration Manager at the NTA, said the strong uptake seen across areas where contactless payments have already been introduced highlights the value customers place on convenient and flexible payment options.

For further information on TFI Local Link services in Longford, Westmeath, Roscommon, please visit: https://locallinklwr.ie/aboutus