Translink is sailing into the summer season with some great value travel offers to encourage passengers to make the smart move to bus or train this summer and take advantage of all of the exciting events and festivals taking place across Northern Ireland.

To help people learn more about what’s on offer, Translink has teamed up with its charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support to host a pirate themed event complete with a Smart Moves rowing challenge at Belfast City Hall on Friday 12th June.

Lynda Shannon, Translink Communications Manager said, “As partner of the Tall Ships race that will dock in Belfast in July, we thought it was perfect timing to host our very own nautical Summer Smart Movers event. As well as a range of activities planned, we will be letting people know about our ‘smart’ summer deals and what makes using the bus and train a great day out such as getting to spend more quality time with family and friends or simply enjoy the wonderful scenery across Northern Ireland -you get a whole new perspective on board the bus or train! 

“Supported by Macmillan, together, we will also be able to raise money for our charity partner through our charity rowing challenge with Ian Young, Functional Fitness and Conditioning Specialist.  For the kids, there will also be free face painting, balloon modelling and an arts & crafts workshop.  Citybeat’s Stephen Clements will be our host for the day, so why not join us on Friday 12th June from 12-2pm.

“There is so much going on in Northern Ireland this summer including major events like Tall Ships, Festival of Flight, Feile an Phobail, Portrush Airshow, or Tennents Vital - choosing the bus or train is a great value day out  to experience all the great sights, sounds and tastes that Northern Ireland has on offer.   Visit our website for further information or download our journey planner app to make it easy to plan your day out,” she concluded.

Translink’s summer fares include:- Friends and Family ticket – up to 6 people - provides unlimited travel by bus and rail for two adults and up to four children - £22- Bus Rambler Ticket – unlimited ‘hop on hop off’ Ulsterbus, Goldline and Metro day travel after 9.15am. Adult - £9 - Metro Family Day Ticket – two adults and up to four children travel anywhere, anytime on the Metro network- £9- iLink Integrated smartcard which provides unlimited day, weekly or monthly bus and rail travel within 5 zones across Northern Ireland  - from £15.50 for 1 days unlimited travel on the bus and train within NI.- NI Railways1/3 off day return tickets after 9.30am- Goldline 1/3rd off day return tickets to and from Belfast on scheduled Goldline services- Belfast Visitor Pass - smartcard providing unlimited bus and rail travel for 1, 2 or 3 consecutive days within the Belfast Visitor Pass Zone.  The card entitles users to avail of a range of offers and discounts- Metro dayLink card – dayLink provides unlimited Metro day travel. Load your dayLink card with 1 ,5 , 10 days and travel wherever you want- NI Railways Sunday Day Tracker – Unlimited travel on all rail services anytime. Adult £9.00/ Child £4.50

Macmillan Cancer Support Fundraising Manager, Joanne Young said, “Following on the success of last years’ summer charity event we are delighted to be linking up with our corporate partner Translink for the Summer Smart Movers event.. Please do join us for this fundraising challenge and help us raise vital funds for people and their families affected by cancer. We would encourage you all to take part; whether you are an amateur or a pro or just up for a laugh, we would love to see you all there.”

Full summer 2015 fares and special offers can be found online at www.translink.co.ukJoin the conversation online @Translink_NI or #smartmovers

ENDSFor further details please contact Lyn Sheridan or Katrina Frazer at Aiken PR on 02890 663000