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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 29 DECEMBER 2024 6 COMMERCIAL Late-night bus services for New Year's Eve in Valletta MALTA Public Transport will provide special late-night bus services on Tuesday, 31st De- cember 2024, to facilitate trav- el following the New Year's Eve celebrations in Valletta. The special services will depart from Valletta Terminus as fol- lows: • S10: This route connects Paola to Kalkara, passing through Isla and Bormla. It operates from 23:30 hrs to 01:40 hrs. • S12: Serving Msida and Buġibba, this route passes through San Ġiljan, Pem- broke, Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, and Qawra. Services run from 23:35 hrs to 01:40 hrs. • S13: This service runs through Gżira, Msida, San Ġiljan, and Tas-Sliema, operating from 23:45 hrs to 02:00 hrs. • S20: Travelling to Għargħur via Tal-Qroqq and San Ġwann, this route runs from 23:40 hrs to 01:45 hrs. • S40: This service links Birkirkara, Ħal Lija, Ħal Balzan, Mosta (Independ- ence Avenue), and Mġarr. It operates from 23:35 hrs to 01:50 hrs. • S41: Running along the Coast Road, this route serves San Pawl il-Baħar, Mellieħa, and Ċirkewwa. It runs from 23:30 hrs to 01:40 hrs. • S42: This route passes through Birkirkara Val- ley Road towards Mosta (Tarġa and Żokrija), op- erating from 23:40 hrs to 01:40 hrs. • S47: Serving Birkirkara, Lija, Iklin, Naxxar, and Mosta (Sta Margerita), this service runs from 23:30 hrs to 01:55 hrs. • S51: Passing through Fleur de Lys to Mtarfa, with stops in Rabat, this service operates from 23:35 hrs to 01:35 hrs. • S52: Travelling towards Dingli via Fleur de Lys and Rabat, this service runs from 23:50 hrs to 01:50 hrs. • S61: This route pass- es through Ħamrun and Qormi, heading towards Żebbuġ (Sciortino), op- erating from 23:45 hrs to 01:45 hrs. • S62: Running through Ħamrun towards Siġġiewi, this service operates from 00:00 hrs to 01:30 hrs. • S71: This route connects Luqa centre and Żurrieq via Ħal Kirkop and Ħal Safi, running from 23:45 hrs to 01:45 hrs. • S72: Passing through Qormi Road towards Qrendi via Ħal Kirkop and Mqabba, this service op- erates from 00:25 hrs to 01:25 hrs. • S80: Travelling to Birżeb- buġa via Santa Luċija, Gudja, and Ħal Għaxaq, this route runs from 23:45 hrs to 01:30 hrs. • S85: This service pass- es through Tarxien and Marsaxlokk via Bulebel, Żejtun, and Bir id-Deheb, operating from 23:30 hrs to 01:45 hrs. • S90: Heading towards Pao- la and Marsaskala via Fgu- ra, this service runs from 00:15 hrs to 01:45 hrs. • S94: Travelling to Xgħajra via Paola, Fgura, and Żab- bar, this route operates from 23:35 hrs to 01:35 hrs. Regular night services (N13, N48, N62, N82, and N91) will operate as usual, with N48 mak- ing extra trips at 00:35 hrs and 01:05 hrs. Passengers with personalised Tallinja Cards can travel for free, while cash tickets priced at €3 per passenger will be available from onboard ticket machines for those without a valid Tallinja Card. The ticket booths and the Call Centre will remain closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. As a reminder, on Saturday 21st December, Malta Public Transport will be running its Tallinja Għal L-Istrina initiative in collaboration with the Office of the President. For every jour- ney taken on this day, including those under the free transport scheme, the company will do- nate to the Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation (MC- CFF). Furthermore, as of 18th De- cember, the airport routes TD2 and TD3 have new schedules designed to provide a direct cir- cular connection between Malta International Airport and key tourist locations. TD2 operates daily between the airport and St Julian's, with hourly departures from 05:30 hrs to 00:30 hrs. TD3 connects the airport with St Ju- lian's via Sliema and Gżira, also running daily with hourly depar- tures from 05:40 hrs to 00:40 hrs. Malta Public Transport ex- tends its warmest wishes for a joyful and safe festive season. For more details on routes and timetables, please visit www. publictransport.com.mt/en/ routes-timetables. APS Bank launches user-friendly enhancements to myAPS platform APS Bank is pleased to an- nounce the launch of myAPS version 23, delivering a suite of improvements to enhance cus- tomer experience. This update introduces features that make online banking faster, more in- tuitive, and more secure. Key updates include a more streamlined sign-up journey to help new users register effort- lessly, reducing the need for in- branch visits. Account details such as IBAN numbers can now be easily copied and shared di- rectly from the app. The standing order feature has also been simplified, requir- ing fewer steps to create and manage recurring payments. Enhanced in-app prompts and a new "Shake to hide balance" feature provide customers with added clarity and privacy. Users making online payments will al- so appreciate the convenience of seeing "Malta" as the first option in country dropdown menus. Gordon Gilford, Head of e-Channels at APS Bank, said: "These updates reflect our commitment to improving cus- tomer experience and conven- ience. With the new version of myAPS, we've made significant advances in usability, helping our customers manage their fi- nances more efficiently." Other notable enhancements include improved features for corporate users using myAPS Business, such as better visi- bility of authorised payments, and several backend upgrades to support quicker resolution of customer queries. Explore the new features of myAPS by downloading the app or updating your current ver- sion from the app store. Approved and issued by APS Bank plc, APS Centre, Tower Street, B'Kara BKR 4012. APS Bank plc is regulated by the Mal- ta Financial Services Authority as a Credit Institution under the Banking Act 1994. The Bank is a participant in the Depositor Compensation Scheme and the Investor Compensation Scheme as established under the laws of Malta. Terms and condi- tions apply and are available on Terms and Conditions - APS Bank.