Contactless Payments Now Available on TFI Local Link Services in Waterford
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Passengers using TFI Local Link bus services in Waterford can now pay for their journeys by tapping their cards or phones. The new contactless system accepts debit cards, credit cards and digital wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay. Transport for Ireland says the change is designed to make travel quicker and more convenient for people across the county.
Until now, many passengers needed cash or a specific payment method to board Local Link buses. With contactless payments, travellers no longer need to carry coins or notes. They can simply tap their card or device on the reader when they get on the bus, similar to how payments work on Leap Card services in Dublin and other cities.
The service is part of a wider effort by Transport for Ireland to modernise public transport across the country. Local Link services connect rural communities with towns and main transport routes, so the new payment option may be especially useful for people who travel less often or who live far from larger stations and ticket offices.
Passengers who want to use the new system should check the Transport for Ireland website or contact their local operator for more details about fares and how the readers work. The contactless option is now available on Waterford services.
Sources: Transport for Ireland
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