Concessionary Fares
The Northern Ireland Concessionary Fares Scheme was established to promote accessible public transport for members of the community who are most vulnerable, through discounted fares. The Scheme provides the following concessions:
Free Travel
- Registered Blind SmartPass
- Senior Citizen SmartPass
- 60+ Smart Pass
- War Disablement SmartPass
Please click on the appropriate category using the Right Hand Menu, for full details of eligibility and terms and conditions.
Half Fare Travel
- Travel for Children
- Learning Disability SmartPass
- DLA SmartPass
- Partially Sighted SmartPass
- Refusal of a Driving Licence on the Grounds of Medical Fitness SmartPass
Please click on the appropriate category using the Right Hand Menu, for full details of eligibility and terms and conditions
Participating Companies
The following companies currently participate in the Scheme:
- Translink (Ulsterbus, Metro and NI Railways)
- Airporter
- B&C Coaches
- Cavehill Coaches
- Logan's Executive Travel
- Londonderry and Lough Swilly Railway Company
- McAnulty's Coach Hire
Review of the Concessionary Fares Scheme 2007
The Department reviewed the Scheme in 2007. You can read the review report here:
Policy Review of the Northern Ireland Concessionary Fares Scheme
All Ireland Free Travel Scheme for Older People
Since 2nd April 2007, Senior Citizens have been eligible for free fares on public transport throughout the island of Ireland. Northern Ireland senior citizens aged 65+ are eligible for free travel. Senior citizens resident in the Republic of Ireland are eligible for the concession when they turn 66. Free travel can only be availed of by using a free travel SmartPass.
Note to 60+ SmartPass Holders who will turn 65 shortly:
Your 60+ SmartPass is programmed to expire at the end of the calendar month in which you become 65. If you have applied for a Senior SmartPass, it will not be sent to you until near the end of the month in which you become 65. As free all-Ireland and cross-border travel is only available with a Senior SmartPass, it may be that you have to wait up to 3 weeks following your 65th birthday before you can claim this benefit.
