An extension of the free travel scheme for those aged 70 and over is set to benefit those in the Shannonside region.
The new measures will allow a companion to travel with them for free has come into effect.
Passengers over 70 with a valid free travel companion public services card can have another person aged 16 or older travel with them for free on all public and certain private transport services operated under the free travel scheme.
This includes bus, rail, local link, and the Luas, along with some services operated by private bus and ferry transport operators.