Pension Free Travel

[lopin]

My wife is 66 in June. I'm already getting contributory pension and free travel

She is already getting qualified pension

My question is, does my wife get free travel pass as a qualified adult or does she have to be means tested

 

[Protocol]

The FTP is not means-tested, it is a universal benefit.

It is unrelated to receipt of a State Pension.

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social-welfare/extra-social-welfare-benefits/free-travel/#38b06b

 

[Howth Head]

My FT pass has + S on it meaning "plus spouse." She's not 66 for a few years and I didn't have to apply - just received it automatically in the post.

Not sure why yours doesn't have same - does she already have a Public Services Card? I think they may be connected.

 

[ClubMan]

Free Travel Scheme

The Free Travel Scheme allows you to travel free on all public transport. This includes bus, rail and Dublin’s LUAS. Everyone aged 66 and over living in the state is entitled to the Free Travel Scheme.

www.gov.ie

How to qualify​

If you are 66 or over​

Everyone who is 66 or over and legally living permanently in the State, can use the Free Travel Scheme.

The department will automatically send you a Free Travel Public Services Card if you:

• are aged 66 or over
• are getting a social welfare pension
• have confirmed your identity through the SAFE registration process, and
• your Public Services Card has not expired

If you are not SAFE registered, the department will ask you to do so. Once this has been completed, the department will send you your Free Travel Public Services Card.

If your Public Services Card has expired, you must renew it to avail of the Free Travel Scheme. You can do so online at MyWelfare.ie or at your local PSC Centre.