Bus 75 + came into force on the 1st of January, whereby those aged 75 and over can now use public transport for free in Gozo and Malta. This was announced on Monday by Minister for Transport Ian Borg.

The Minister said that this scheme, first announced in Budget 2020, was an addition to the existing schemes for young people and the disabled, saying that this will benefit around 19,000 elderly and disable people.

To take advantage of the scheme, eligible elderly people will pay their fare with their tallinja card, and then the full amount is refunded at the end of each month

Minister Borg went on to say that it was the Government’s goal to provide free transport for all.

Centrecom – a customer service provider, will be taking all calls for information and questions on the scheme.

The office will be open Monday-Friday from 8.00am-4.30pm, calls can be made on 22483500.

Photograph by Alain Salvary

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