Can you pay by card for buses in Malta?

Getting around Malta is becoming easier as bus passengers can now use their contactless cards, smartphones or smartwatches to pay for their bus tickets, with the launch of a contactless payment system on all 400 route buses operated by Malta Public Transport.

Can I pay cash on bus in Malta?

Tickets can be purchased from the Bus Driver on all our Buses. Only the exact cash payment will be accepted and no change can be given. These Cash Tickets are Single Journey tickets that can be used to get to any destination within two hours, including interchanging.

Does the Tallinja card expire?

Card Replacements If a tallinja card is expired due to the Cardholder no longer being eligible for that card type, where an update to a different card type may be required, Cardholder may order a replacement card at any one of our Sales and Information Offices at a charge of €5.00 Administrative Fee.

Is Tal Linja card free?

The Government Free Travel Schemes apply to 14 – 20-year-olds, Student Tallinja Cardholders who are over 20 years old, and Concession Tallinja Cardholders who are either disabled or over 70 years old.

How do I pay in Tallinja?

How to use the tallinja card

  1. By accessing the top-up page and paying by Credit/Debit Card or top-up voucher.
  2. By buying a top-up voucher from one of the various outlets and topping up using your phone.
  3. By visiting any MaltaPost post office and topping up in cash.

Can I use my Tallinja card in Gozo?

tallinja card for Gozo residents Every time you board the bus simply touch the reader on the bus with your tallinja card. A fare for every journey of 75c will be deducted automatically from your credit up to a maximum limit of €26 every month or €10 every month (Night Services excluded) if you travel in Gozo only.

Is public transport free in Malta?

Malta will become the second EU country to introduce free public transport for all residents in possession of a Tal-Linja card as from October 2022.

Are Malta buses free?

Does Tallinja card work in Ferry?

As from 1 June 2021, all Tallinja Cardholders will be able to pay for their fast ferry trips between Malta and Gozo with their Tallinja Card and benefit from discounted fares.

Is Tallinja free for students?

The €55 Student Pass grants you 3 months travel from the day of purchase. The only instances when additional credit is deducted from your tallinja card is when using Night Services and Special Services.

How do you get around in Malta?

The public bus service on Malta and Gozo is a good way to get around as buses serve the major tourist areas, go practically everywhere and are inexpensive and efficient. You can downlaod a Route Map from here. Renting a car is a good option if you want to get to the farther reaches of the island.