A reminder that from tomorrow there will be free of charge day and night bus routes, as well as the special services offered by Malta Public Transport for all those who own a personalised Tallinja Card.

MPT advised that the update will happen automatically from the 1st of October, however, passengers are required to tap their personalised Tallinja Card on the ticketing machine every time they board the bus.

Passengers who board the bus without a Tallinja Card will have to pay for a ticket in cash or contactless payment upon boarding.

Official Malta Public Transport Inspectors will be carrying out random inspections to verify patrons have either tapped their Tallinja Card or are in possession of cash tickets.

MPT warned that a €50 fine will apply to any passengers caught without a travel card or cash ticket.

While no credit is required for travel on on the above listed journeys, passengers will still need credit on their personalised Tallinja Card in order to travel on Tallinja Direct or Tallinja On Demand trips.

Credit on the Tallinja Card can also be used to benefit from discounted rates on other mobility services, such as Tallinja Bike and Valletta Ferry Services.

Anyone who would like to receive a refund for their credit can apply online as of the 1st of November through the Malta Public Transport website. However, MPT said that “an administration fee will be applied per refund application.”

To apply for a Tallinja card, applicants need to register online and provide an identification document such as an Identity Card or passport, as well as personal contact details such as telephone number and e-mail address.

Personalised Tallinja Cards are not transferable to other passengers and a €50 fine will apply to any passengers caught using a personalised Tallinja Card issued in someone else’s name.

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