Free Travel Scheme

Free Travel Update

From 1 March 2026, to use Free Travel you will need a valid in-date Free Travel Public Services Card (PSC).
The ‘Date of Expiry’ is displayed on the front of your Free Travel PSC.

Free Travel Paper Passes will no longer be valid to use from 1 March 2026.

** Last updated February 2026

About the Scheme

The Free Travel Public Service Card is available under the Free Travel Scheme and is managed by the Department of Social Protection (DSP). It allows eligible individuals to travel free of charge on most public transport services across Ireland.

For more visit the DSP information page.

Where You Can Use It

The Free Travel Public Service Card is accepted on:

• Bus Éireann
• Dublin Bus
• Go-Ahead Ireland
• Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail
• Luas
• TFI Local Link
• Kilkenny City Services (City Direct) and
• Many commercial bus operators

You can find a full list of all operators and routes where the Free Travel Pass is accepted on gov.ie.

How to Use Your Free Travel Public Service Card

• On Bus Services: Hold your Free Travel Public Service Card to the validator until you hear a beep or see a green light, when boarding.
• On Luas and Train Services: Hold your Free Travel Public Service Card to the validator when boarding and alighting.
• ID Check: From time-to-time operator staff may ask to verify that the card you are using belongs to you. We thank you for your cooperation.

Contact Information

For queries about the Free Travel Scheme, contact the Department of Social Protection:

•  Email: freetravelqueries@welfare.ie
•  Phone: 071 915 7100
•  More information on the Free Travel Scheme