Easi-travel plan 2009

The easi-travel Plan is now available to ESB staff for 2009.

ESB purchases Annual Travel Tickets on behalf of staff and gives them as part of a remuneration package.Staff eligible for a nonsuperannuatable lump sum (e.g. Out of Profit Payment) can opt to have a portion of this lump sum assigned for the purpose of buying an annual Bus/Rail or Luas ticket.

These tickets issue in January of each year, and are valid for the 12 months commencing from 1st February in the same year. Annual Bus/Luas tickets and Annual DART/Luas tickets are available under the Easi-travel scheme this year. Staff wishing to avail of the scheme for 2009 must apply by Sunday, December 7th 2008.

Full details and application forms are available on the Shared Services website - HR section.

Advantages of Easi Travel Plan

• All annual tickets are tax free.
• Tickets available from anywhere in the Republic of Ireland.
• Staff can save up to 48% of travel costs as a result of tax and PRSI benefits.
• No queuing - Tickets are delivered annually directly to ESB.
• Parking is no longer a problem.
• ID cards are available free of charge.
• Leaving your car at home and taking an alternative transport option such as public transport, is of significant benefit to the environment.