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What It Does

Passenger.ie books train tickets in under a minute — and it feels like texting a friend.

You type where you want to go and when. The app finds available trains, confirms the details, and completes the booking. No menus, no pop-ups, no confusion.

Anyone can use it to book train tickets in Ireland — and it was designed especially with Free Travel Pass holders in mind: seniors and people with disabilities who are entitled to travel but struggle with the standard booking process.

How It Works

Download the free Passenger app — on the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android)
Type your journey — e.g. "Westport to Dublin, Friday 24th"
Pick your train
Done — booking confirmed, ticket emailed to you

Availability

Platform	Status	Details
iPhone App	Live	Available on the App Store
Android App	Live	Available on Google Play
Website	Live	passenger.ie — service information and app downloads

Key Facts

The problem	Booking things online is overwhelming for some
The solution	Booking steps that feel as natural as texting a friend
For whom	Anyone booking trains in Ireland — designed with Free Travel Pass holders in mind
Pricing	First booking free, then a once-off €9.99 — no subscription
Website	passenger.ie
iPhone App	App Store
Android App	Google Play

Media Resources

Demo video Watch on YouTube
Download MOV

Screenshots Screenshot 1
Screenshot 2

Midwest Radio feature Download MP3

Logo Download PNG

App icon Download 512x512

About

Passenger.ie was created by Alex Santos, a Westport-based technology educator who spent four years teaching smartphone skills to seniors across County Mayo.

The app was built after hearing the same frustration in every class: Free Travel Pass holders wanted to book trains but found the process too complicated.

More about Alex: alexsantos.ie

Full story and background: alexsantos.ie/press

Contact

General enquiries

contact@passenger.ie

Media enquiries

Alex Santos
alex@alexsantos.ie

Featured In

Midwest Radio (January 2026)

Passenger.ie — You ask, it books.