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Block free travel pass

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  • 29-03-2024 3:01pm
    #1
    kluang
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭


    My free travel pass was suddenly blocked this morning. Why is that n what can i do. Some bus drivers kindly allow me on just by showing card

    Thank u

    Post edited by Shield on


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    #2
    SouthWesterly
    Registered Users Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭SouthWesterly


    Why would you not phone bus eireann? How do you think random internet people would know?



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    #3
    gipi
    Registered Users Posts: 2,862 ✭✭✭gipi


    Contact free travel section in Department of Social Protection, number is at the end of the website linked below. Note the offices are closed until Tuesday next.

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



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    Spanish Eyes
    Registered Users Posts: 15,870 ✭✭✭✭Spanish Eyes


    I doubt it's blocked as such, maybe the chip/strip has been damaged. Did you see the message on the card reader?

    Apply for a replacement card on Tuesday. DSP Sligo, tel. 0818 837 000 you will need your PPS no.



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    ULEZ23
    Registered Users Posts: 275 ✭✭ULEZ23


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121953215#Comment_121953215

    why would you recommend phoning bus eireann who have zero to do with bus pass system other than being an effective retailer, it’s a daft suggestion and akin to saying call Tesco head office because your visa wasn’t accepted at one of their stores.


    and why would you as a random internet person feel the need to scold someone for asking a reasonable question on a discussion forum and in the process of you rushing to scold give incorrect advice.



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    #6
    Shield
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 9,644 CMod ✭✭✭✭Shield


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058344112/block-free-travel-pass

    Mod: Moved from the Help Desk to Commuting & Transport.

    Hi @kluang please note the local charter for this forum is now in effect.

    Thanks.

    -Shield



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    Losty Dublin
    Registered Users Posts: 12,972 ✭✭✭✭Losty Dublin


    Any amount of reasons could be at play here. Your pass could be faulty; your pass could have expired and needs renewing on your entitlement scheme; your PSC itself could be expired (They normally run for five years.) or you may not have an entitlement for the pass any longer owing to your circumstances; this actually happens a lot.

    Regardless, you need to contact the free travel section to find out what is amiss. And bear in mind that until this is sorted out you may be issued with fixed penalty tickets if caught without a valid pass, regardless of how nice the drivers were today.



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