Senior (65+) Smart pass, first time use…

mamabuddah

Ok, first time use…is there a restriction on what time you can travel, e.g. only after 9.00am or before 6.00pm…at the back of my mind I thought there was some sort of restriction in its t&cs…don’t want to rock up to the train station and have to hang around for an extra hour.

thanks 

dmxdave

I don't think there are any restrictions, This is from NI Direct website.

1. SmartPasses are issued for the sole purpose of providing eligibility for concessionary travel on scheduled services operated by Translink and other participating operators. A valid working SmartPass must be presented in order for free travel to be obtained otherwise the full adult fare will be charged for the journey. 2. After you have boarded the vehicle and requested your ticket, you should check the ticket to ensure that the details of your journey are correct. If the details are not correct, you should inform the driver/ conductor immediately. 3. A SmartPass may only be used by the person to whom it has been issued. SmartPasses are not transferable, nor are any tickets issued in conjunction with them. 4. Senior SmartPasses are valid on cross border bus and rail services and can be used for free public transport journeys undertaken entirely within the Republic of Ireland. 5. The use of all SmartPasses are subject to the full conditions of carriage of the transport operator. 6. The SmartPass remains the property of the Department for Infrastructure and may be withdrawn at any time. Fraudulent use of a SmartPass may result in prosecution and/or the repayment of any costs incurred through its use. 7. If your SmartPass is lost or stolen you should report the card loss to Translink as soon as possible to ensure the card is cancelled to avoid the likelihood of fraudulent use and so that a replacement SmartPass can be issued. 8. If your SmartPass is damaged or faulty you should contact Translink to arrange for a replacement card. It is the responsibility of the SmartPass card holder to keep their SmartPass in good working condition. On the bus... At the Glider Halt 3. If a red light appears, simply replace your SmartPass on the machine and try again. 1. Place your SmartPass on the ticket machine reader with ID photograph facing upwards. 4. The driver will issue your ticket and you may continue your journey. The ticket must be retained for inspection. 2. The machine will beep once, the green light will illuminate and the display will read ’Senior SmartPass’. 1. Hold your Senior SmartPass card to the target on the validator device. 2. When the card reads successfully, the validator device will bleep once. A green tick will display on the screen at the top. 3. If a red screen appears, contact Translink. 4. The validator device does not issue a ticket or receipt. It simply checks that your Senior SmartPass is valid to make a journey. Easy steps to using your SmartPass... On the train... Hand over your SmartPass to the ticket clerk at the station/ conductor on board the train and tell them your destination. A ticket will be issued which must be retained for inspection. You must always remember to present your pass on boarding, otherwise you will have to pay full fare for your journey. Terms And Conditions of Use. 1. SmartPasses are issued for the sole purpose of providing eligibility for concessionary travel on scheduled services operated by Translink and other operators. A valid working SmartPass must be presented in order for free travel to be obtained otherwise the full adult fare will be charged for the journey. 2. The pass remains the property of the Department for Infrastructure and may be withdrawn at any time. 3. SmartPasses are NOT TRANSFERABLE nor are any tickets issued in conjunction with them. 4. You should notify the Translink SmartPass Office if there is any change to your details e.g. change of address. 5. After you have boarded the vehicle and requested your ticket, you should check the ticket to ensure that the details of your journey are correct. If they are not you should inform the driver/conductor immediately. 6. It is the responsibility of SmartPass holders to keep their SmartPass in good working condition. If a SmartPass is lost or damaged the SmartPass holder can request a replacement and will not be refunded for any fares paid in the interim. 7. Your Senior SmartPass remains the property of the DfI and should be returned to the Translink SmartPass Office if it is no longer required so that your details can be removed from the SmartPass database. 8. Please return your SmartPass with accompanying letter to Translink if it is no longer required so that your details can be removed from our database. 9. The personal information you provide on your application form will be processed by Translink for the purposes of managing and operating the Concessionary Fares Scheme. The Department for Infrastructure sponsors this scheme and may use non-personal statistical data collected, and provided by Translink to analyse current and plan for future uses of the scheme. The Department may also use 

Ticked

No restrictions on time of travel. Welcome to the club!

ballyblack

I think the restrictions referred to concerns the mainland not NI & Eire

butterflymum

This also confirms no time restrictions, but is a reminder that charges may be introduced for the pass and/or renewal of a pass:

https://www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/articles/outcomes-concessionary-fares-consultation#:~:text=Having considered the responses to,if the financial position allows.