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How do I top up my Leap Card?

You can top up your Leap Card on our bus. Simply present your card to the driver  and ask them to top up your card to any note value. You can then buy a ticket and later use your credit to buy tickets on any other Leap scheme member.

You can also find out more about top ups on www.leapcard.ie

Will I actually save that much?

Yes! The taxsaver scheme is one of the best ways for a PAYE worker to save on tax.

Depending on how much you earn you will save on the price we sell the ticket for and you will not have the hassle of buying tickets or topping up Leap Cards. Stress free commuting.

Who actually buys the ticket?

The employer buys the ticket from the bus company as a normal inter business transaction.

All matters to actual tax deduction and the amounts are between the employer and the employee. The administration of the payroll function is not within our remit. Ashbourne Connect have no control over this.

The contract for services is between Ashbourne Connect and the employer so refunds are a matter between the operator and the employer. Refunds will only be made to the employer.

What is a Taxsaver?

The TaxSaver Commuter Ticket Scheme was established in Ireland in 2000 as an incentive for workers in some parts of the country to use public transport. You can avail of public transport commuter tickets if you are travelling for work by public transport bus or rail. The scheme is not confined to State-owned forms of public transport and can include private operators if they are approved transport providers.

The TaxSaver scheme is operated by approved transport providers in conjunction with the Revenue Commissioners. The scheme involves employers providing employees (including company directors) with bus and rail commuter tickets while saving on employer PRSI payments. Employees participating in the scheme benefit from reduced income tax, PRSI and Universal Social Charge (USC) payments.

Employees receive tickets either as part of their salary package (salary sacrifice), in lieu of an annual cash bonus, or as a benefit-in-kind. Savings arise because tickets are not subject to tax, PRSI or USC. Employees only have to pay tax, PRSI and USC on the “money” portion of their salary. Employer PRSI is also calculated on the “money” portion of the employee’s salary.

What if I want to cancel?

Taxsaver tickets canceled by the employer before the 20th of the month prior to issue.

As an alternative if you are sick on extended leave we can ‘pause’ your ticket until you return once we have notice before the 20th of the previous month.

How Do I order a Taxsaver Ticket?

Click here for our online taxsaver order form

Dont forget the terms and conditions and other Taxsaver FAQs which are in this section.

If you have any questions please email info@ashbourneconnect.ie

Can I bring a bike?

We will accommodate bikes but as we operate low floor buses without underbody storage we cannot always guarantee we can accommodate you.