BIG NEWS FOR OUR PASSENGERS!
- Apr 23
- 1 min read
From Monday, 20th April 2026, paying for your journey couldn’t be easier 🚍
We’re delighted to introduce contactless payments across TFI Local Link Galway services, making bus travel quicker and more convenient for everyone.
You can now pay using debit or credit cards, along with all contactless payment methods.
Just simply tap and go 🙌
Use your card 💳, phone 📱, or even your watch ⌚ to pay for your ticket – it’s fast, easy, and hassle‑free. No cash, no stress!
Commenting on the upgrade, Joe Greally, General Manager of TFI Local Link Galway, said: “The introduction of contactless payments is a very positive development for passengers using TFI Local Link Galway services. It makes travelling easier and more convenient, particularly for occasional users and visitors, while complementing existing payment options. This upgrade supports our ongoing work to strengthen local bus services across the county and ensure public transport in Galway continues to be reliable, accessible and focused on the needs of the communities we serve.”
✨ And there’s more! ✨
Contactless fares are the SAME as Leap fares, so you still save:
đź’š Up to 30%Â on Adult fares
đź’š Up to 50%Â on Young Adult & Child fares
One tap. Same great savings. Travel made simpler, smarter, and faster đź’¨
