Does the free travel pass expire?

Cards issued up to November 2018 expire after seven years. Cards issued since then are valid for ten years. Approximately 68,000 free travel cards expired or are due to expire during 2020 while approximately 222,000 such cards are due to expire during 2021.

Can I use my Irish Free Travel Pass in the UK?

The answer is no: England, Scotland, and Wales have their own free travel schemes separate from Ireland. Irish free travel passes only work between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Despite the fact that an Irish free bus pass doesn’t work in England, it is still a very effective social program.

Do you get free travel with a public services card?

If you qualify for Free Travel, your Public Services Card (PSC) will have FT (for Free Travel) in the top left-hand corner. The letter following it shows who you can take with you: FT-P – you can travel for free. FT+S – your spouse, partner or cohabitant can travel with you for free.

Can I use my travel pass on Irish Ferries?

Using your Paper – Free Travel Pass when using private ferry services: You must produce your Free Travel Pass to the ferry operator. In some cases, you will get a ticket for your journey.

How do I replace my lost public service card?

If your Public Services Card is lost, stolen or damaged, you should immediately contact the Public Services Card Helpdesk at 1890 837000.

Do Irish pensioners get free travel?

Free Travel will be awarded to you automatically if you are age 66 years and over, legally resident and living permanently in the State and in receipt of a pension from this department. To avail of the Free Travel entitlement, you must register for a Public Services Card.

Can I travel to Belfast on my free travel pass?

A Free Travel Card may be used to travel free of charge on cross-border journeys between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland and vice versa. The card holder’s spouse/partner person may accompany him/her free of charge where the appropriate type of card is held.

Can I get my PPS number online?

Applying online You can apply online for a PPS number using MyWelfare.ie, if you are living in Ireland and you are at least 18 years of age. You also need a basic MyGovID account. When you apply online, you need to upload: A copy of your photo identity document (passport, driving licence, ID card etc.)

Can I use my public service card as ID?

The Public Services Card is not a national ID card as it does not bear the characteristics of such a card. For example, it isn’t compulsory for a person to have one simply by virtue of being resident in the State (which it would be if it was a National ID).

How do I change my free travel pass to public services card?

From Department of Social Protection This form is used to change your Free Travel Pass to Public Services Card Free Travel. Please see Free Travel Scheme for further information. This is a prototype – your feedback will help us to improve it.

How do I replace a lost or stolen free travel pass?

If you want to replace a lost, stolen or damaged paper Free Travel Pass, please call 071 915 7100 or 0818 200 400. If you have changed address or your marital status you must complete this form.

What is a free travel scheme?

A free travel scheme is one of the services provided by the Department of Social Protection, which allows permanent residents of the United States who are over the age of 66 to travel for free on public transits and public transport services of a large number of private operators.

Who can avail of a free travel pass?

Here are a list of people who can avail of a Free Travel Pass: Students who receive educational funding or those who pay for a Universal Transit Pass each semester Free Travel Scheme Form – This is used to register for a free travel scheme.