Free Travel
Free travel on public transport and some private bus and ferry services. Automatic for everyone aged 66 and over living in Ireland.
- Type
- Not means-tested
- Paid
- Not a cash payment
- Taxable
- No
- Administered by
- Department of Social Protection
How much is Free Travel?
Entitlement, not a payment
Free Travel is a pass, not a cash payment. Everyone aged 66 and over living permanently in Ireland qualifies regardless of income.
Effective from Checked
Who can get Free Travel
- Everyone aged 66 and over living permanently in Ireland qualifies.
- People under 66 with disabilities may qualify, as may carers.
- If you are married, in a civil partnership or cohabiting, your partner may be able to travel with you free if you meet the criteria.
Is Free Travel means tested?
Free Travel is not means-tested.
Things people get caught by
- A Senior SmartPass allows travel in Northern Ireland as well.
What else you might get
Payments interact. These are the ones that commonly go with Free Travel.
- Household Benefits Package
Also automatic at 70.
- Carer's Allowance
Carers get Free Travel automatically.