Contactless payments will now be available on all TFI Local Link buses in Donegal.
Passengers can now use debit and credit cards or mobile payment options such as Apple Pay and Google Pay to pay their fares, three weeks after the facility was opened to passengers in Sligo and Leitrim.
Following a successful pilot programme in Cavan and Monaghan, and the introduction of the facility on Local Link buses in Tipperary, Mayo, Laois and Offaly, Transport For Ireland and the National Transport Authority say that conactless payment will show tangible benefits for customers, and shows their commitment to modernising Ireland’s public transport systems.
Edmund Betagh, TFI Local Link Programme Manager at the NTA, said:
“With Sligo and Leitrim successfully going live with contactless payments on 13 February, we are now pleased to extend this upgrade to Donegal. This marks another important step in strengthening rural mobility across the country. Each phase of the rollout has shown clear benefits for passengers, and expanding to Donegal ensures even more communities can enjoy quicker, simpler and more flexible payment options when using public transport.”
Fiona O’Shea, General Manager, TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim, added:
“Following the introduction of contactless payments in Sligo and Leitrim last month, we’re delighted to now bring the same upgrade to services in Donegal. This enhancement supports our commitment to providing a modern, customer‑focused transport network across the region. By making it easier and more convenient to pay, we’re helping to support greater use of public transport for everyday journeys.”
Local Link introduce contactless payments on Donegal buses was last modified: March 7th, 2026 by Staff Writer