Niall Collins
Ceist:194. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Social Protection if assistance will be provided in relation to an issue (details supplied) regarding public transport. [47688/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 29 September 2022
Ceisteanna (194)
Freagraí scríofa
The free travel scheme provides free travel on the main public and private transport services for those eligible under the scheme. These include road, rail and ferry services provided by companies such as Bus Átha Cliath, Bus Éireann and Iarnród Éireann, as well as Luas and services provided by private transport operators who participate in the free travel scheme.
There is no record of the transport operator concerned as a participant, past or current, in the free travel scheme. Should this operator wish to participate in the free travel scheme, they can contact my Department by writing to the Free Travel Section, Department of Social Protection, College Rd, Sligo or by emailing operatorsurveys@welfare.ie and an official will be in touch to outline the process involved.
The decision to apply to participate in the free travel scheme is entirely a matter for each individual private transport operator to consider.
I trust this clarifies the position.