Contactless card payments now available on TFI Local Link services in Sligo and Leitrim

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has announced that passengers travelling in Sligo and Leitrim can now pay their fares on TFI Local Link services using contactless card payments.

With the introduction of contactless payments, passengers can now use debit and credit cards or mobile payment options such as Apple Pay and Google Pay, simplifying the payment process and improving the overall travel experience.

This latest rollout brings the number of TFI Local Link offices offering contactless card payments to five and follows the proven success of the initial pilot in Cavan and Monaghan, along with subsequent introductions across Tipperary, Mayo, Laois and Offaly.

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Contactless payments are available for single‑journey fares. Daily and weekly fare products will continue to be offered through the Leap website and the TFI Leap Top‑Up App. Passengers can also continue to use TFI Leap cards and cash, while Free Travel Cards remain valid on all eligible TFI Local Link services.

The introduction of contactless payments forms part of the NTA’s ongoing programme to modernise public transport fare systems nationwide, with a strong focus on improving accessibility, ease of use and the passenger experience, particularly in rural and regional communities.

Edmund Betagh, TFI Local Link Programme Manager at the NTA, said: “The rollout of contactless payments across Sligo and Leitrim marks the fifth TFI Local Link office to introduce this technology and represents continued progress in strengthening rural mobility across the country. Building on the success of earlier rollouts, this expansion makes it easier for people in rural and regional areas to access public transport, offering greater flexibility at the point of payment and supporting TFI Local Link’s essential role in connecting communities with employment, education, healthcare and social opportunities.”

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For more information on TFI Local Link services in Sligo and Leitrim, visit: https://www.locallinkdsl.ie