Free travel scheme to be extended to allow over-70s to bring companion on public transport free of charge

New measure includes bus, rail, local link, and the Luas, along with some services operated by private bus and ferry transport operators

From this week, those over 70 with a valid free travel companion public services card can have another person aged 16 or older travel with them for free on all public and certain private transport services operated under the free travel scheme. File picture: Denis Minihane

An extension of the free travel scheme for those aged 70 and over, which will allow a companion to travel with them for free, begins this week.

From this week, those over 70 with a valid free travel companion public services card can have another person aged 16 or older travel with them for free on all public and certain private transport services operated under the free travel scheme.