Kildare Local Link buses to allow contactless payments
Brus route in south Kildare that will soon accept contactless fare transactions.
Kildare South-Dublin is the latest TFI Local Link bus service to introduce contactless card payments, giving passengers greater flexibility and convenience when paying for their journeys.
Passengers travelling on TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin services can now simply tap on entry using their debit or credit card, or choose mobile payment options such as Apple Pay or Google Pay.
This rollout offers customers a quicker, easier, and more convenient way to pay for single journeys.
With Kildare South Dublin now becoming the next TFI Local Link office to introduce contactless payments, the programme has passed the halfway point of the national rollout.
This continued expansion reflects strong passenger feedback and the NTA’s commitment to delivering 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 introduction of contactless payments in Kildare South Dublin builds on the successful pilot programme in Cavan and Monaghan and follows rollouts across several other TFI Local Link services nationwide.
The move is part of the NTA’s ongoing programme to modernise public transport fare systems nationwide, with a particular focus on improving accessibility and enhancing the passenger experience in rural and regional communities.
“The introduction of contactless payments is a very positive development for passengers using TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin services,” said Alan Kerry, General Manager at TFI Local Link for Kildare.
