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title: "PN criticises new €5 fee for inactive Tallinja cards"
date: 2026-08-22T16:58:27.197+00:00
updated: 2026-08-22T16:58:27.197+00:00
topics: ["Politics", "Economy", "Transport", "National"]
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# PN criticises new €5 fee for inactive Tallinja cards

## In brief

- The Nationalist Party (PN) has criticised a new €5 fee for inactive Tallinja cards.
- Malta Public Transport plans to introduce the charge for cards not used for a year.
- The PN called on the government to intervene and ensure the plan is revised.

The Nationalist Party (PN) has voiced strong criticism against Malta Public Transport's new plan to introduce a €5 fee for inactive Tallinja cards. The proposed charge would apply to cards that have not been used for a period of one year.

The Opposition stated that the new fee "makes no sense," especially given the government's initiative to provide free public transport. They argue that penalising users for not using a free service contradicts the spirit of the scheme.

The PN has called on the government to intervene directly and compel Malta Public Transport to revise its plan. They believe that the government should ensure that the public transport system remains accessible and free from such charges for all users, regardless of their usage frequency.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** Both independent outlets reported the Nationalist Party's criticism of the new Tallinja card fee consistently.

## Sources (2)

- [Times of Malta](https://timesofmalta.com/article/new-5-fee-inactive-tallinja-cards-makes-no-sense-pn-says.1133075)
- [The Malta Independent](https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2026-08-22/local-news/Free-public-transport-but-a-5-penalty-if-you-do-not-use-it-PN-6736292306)

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