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MALTA Public Transport's new transport card called 'tallinja' card will come into usage as of July 2015, as commuters can today register for their card now free of charge online at www.tallinja.com, or by calling 21222000. The new tallinja card will entitle holders to reduced bus fares, and will make it easy to use the bus without the need to buy any tick- ets. The price of tickets bought on board the buses will go up as of July 2015, with the only ticket that will be able to be bought on board the bus being a single journey of up to two hours at €2.00 in summer or €1.50 in winter for day services, or €3.00 for night services. The intelligent card will be per- sonalised with the holder's photo and name, and can be topped up with credit online, over the phone, at one of Malta Public Transport's sales outlets or at any MaltaPost post office. The credit on the card will not expire. Applicants will be advised when their card is ready to be collected from their Local Council as of June. Different cards and fares are available for children aged between 4 and 10 years, Students, Adults, Kartanzjan / Maltese 60+ Identity Card Holders, Blue Badge Holders and Gozo Residents. Children un- der 4 will continue to travel for free and will not need to present any card. Children aged between 4 and 10, together with Kartanzjan Hold- ers (or 60+ Maltese Identity Card Holders) and Blue Badge Holders will be charged a reduced fare of 25c for every Single Journey of up to two hours, including bus inter- changes. Adults will benefit from a reduced fare of 75c for every Single Journey of up to two hours, including bus interchanges. However, they will never be charged more than €26 in any month. In the case of Student card holders, the system will stop charging automatically at €21 every month, whereas in the case of Gozo residents travelling in Gozo only, the automatic capping for a month is set at €10. The exact date in July when this change will take place will be an- nounced at a later stage to ensure that there is sufficient time for people to register and collect their tallinja card. Malta Public Transport said it was important for bus users to register for their free tallinja card before July to benefit from lower bus fares. Registrations will remain open even after July, however a reg- istration fee may apply from 2016. "This is a national initiative to reduce the amount of tickets that are bought from drivers on board the buses," Julio Tironi, director for the Transportation Division of Autobuses de Leon, which will take over the new public transport sys- tem, said. "Today, 9 out of 10 passengers still buy their ticket on the bus. Driv- ers still need to care for the safety of passengers while issuing tickets, checking tickets, taking cash and giving change. At the same time other passengers are waiting. This is contributing negatively to the ef- ficiency of the bus service, resulting in longer journey times, less punc- tuality, more traffic congestion and increased air pollution. The objec- tive is to change this system by en- couraging passengers to use their tallinja card instead of buying their ticket on the bus." maltatoday, SUNDAY, 26 APRIL 2015 News Reduced fares with new bus card Taste the difference! W I N E B A R & R E S TA U R A N T Fortina Spa Resort, Tigné Seafront, Sliema SLM 3012. Reservations: 2346 6666 Email: restaurants@fortinasparesort.com NEW SUMMER MENU 022. Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad €11.95 hearts of romaine lettuce tossed with caesar dressing, croutons, parmesan scales, anchovy & crispy bacon lardons, topped with a grilled chicken breast 023. Caprese di Buffala Rivisitata (V) €11.95 buffalo mozzarella salad with tomato sorbet & basil breadcrumbs 024. Insalata di Farro e Verdure €11.25 spelt salad with roasted vegetables & grilled halloumi 025. Serrano Ham & Manchego Cheese €12.75 served with pear & chilli relish 026. Insalata di Salamone & Asparagi €13.50 fresh salmon chunks, asparagus, new potato, resting on a bed of mixed garden leaves, dressed with orange & olive oil emulsion 027. Insalata di Gamberi con Anguria €13.75 prawn & watermelon salad with mango & roasted peanuts dressed with ginger chilli & lime 028. Crispy Fried Soft Shell Crab €14.95 served over crushed avocado with mango & asian dressing Mains - A' la carte 030. Fish of the Day - please ask your server for today's fresh catch 031. Pesce Spada ai Ferri €18.95 served with salsa verde 032. Filleto di Salmone alla Griglia €19.95 grilled fresh salmon fillet served with red pepper relish 033. Gamberoni Rossi alla Griglia (5pcs) €25.50 char-grilled local red prawns served with a mediterranean salsa 034. Pepata di Cozze €11.95 small €15.95 large pot steamed mussels cooked with garlic, wine, parsley & black pepper 035. Polpo e Patate €21.50 typical italian warm octopus & potato salad 036. Misto di Pesce e Frutti di Mare in Umido €24.95 pot of fresh seafood consisting of; mussels, clams, squid, octopus, red prawns & white fish, cooked with garlic, red chilli & fresh root turmeric simmered in white wine, finished with olive oil, cherry tomatoes & parsley 037. Costata di Manzo alla Griglia (250g) €24.75 char-grilled fresh argentinean beef rib-eye served with a wild mushroom cream sauce, peppered sauce or béarnaise sauce 038. Filletto di Manzo alla Griglia (250g) €28.50 char-grilled fresh irish black angus beef fillet served with either a wild mushroom cream sauce, peppered sauce or béarnaise sauce 039. Scamone di Manzo (250g) €20.95 fresh argentinian beef rump steak served with baby rocket, tomato, parmesan shavings & balsamic glaze 040. Costata di Vitello €23.50 pan roasted fresh veal ribeye on the bone with white wine, garlic & rosemary 041. Suprema di Pollo con Caponata Siciliana e Ricotta Salata (free range) €18.25 pan roasted chicken breast served with typical sicilian caponata and ricotta salata 042. Suprema di Pollo alla Griglia (free range) €17.50 char-grilled chicken breast served with either a lemon & garlic butter or mushroom cream sauce 043. Scaloppina di Vitella al Limone €17.95 thinly sliced veal escalope cooked in a lemon butter sauce 044. Scaloppina di Vitella al Tartufo €18.95 thinly sliced veal escalope cooked in a creamy truffle sauce Snacks Served from 11am until 6.00pm (last orders) 001. A Selection of Mediterranean Dips €10.95 consisting of basil pesto, roasted aubergine dip & spicy maltese arioli served with olive oil crostini, crispy tortilla chips & vegetable crudities 002. Macadamia Crusted Chicken Strips €10.95 nut coated chicken strips served with salad, mango, chilli flavoured mayo & french fries 003. Grilled Chicken & Spicy Chorizo Wrap & Red Leicester Cheese €9.95 served with steakhouse fries & salad 004. Large Mixed Salad (V) €8.50 mixed leaves, tomato, cucumber & pickled onions, dressed with extra virgin olive oil & lemon, topped with black olives & capers 005. Homemade Chicken Burger €10.95 grilled chicken patty topped with bell pepper relish, served in a sesame seed bun with steakhouse fries & salad 006. Homemade Angus Beef Burger €11.95 grilled fresh angus beef patty topped with onion marmalade & served in a sesame bun with steakhouse fries & salad 007. Homemade Angus Cheese Burger €12.95 grilled fresh angus beef patty topped red leicester cheese & onion marmalade , served in a sesame bun with steakhouse fries & salad 008. Homemade Angus Beef Burger Deluxe €13.95 grilled fresh angus beef patty topped with parma ham, rocket & parmesan scales, served in a sesame bun with steakhouse fries & salad 009. Homemade Angus Beef Burger Elite €13.95 grilled fresh angus beef patty topped with mushroom duxelle & french brie cheese, served in a sesame bun with steakhouse fries & salad 010. Piadina Romagnola €10.95 italian flat bread filled with prosciutto, mozzarella, parmesan & tomato, served with rocket salad Starters - A' la carte 011. Pasta Terrazza €10.50 small €12.50 large fresh pasta with pancetta & baby spinach tossed in a sundried tomato & basil cream 012. Spaghetti alle Vongole €12.50 small €14.50 large pasta spaghetti with fresh clams tossed in garlic, wine, parsley & olive oil 013. Pasta Agli Straccetti di Manzo, Porcini e Pinoli €10.95 small €12.95 large fresh pasta tossed with beef chunks, ceps, pine nuts & spinach flamed in brandy, finished with olive oil & parmesan cheese 014. Tagliatelle con Broccoli e Salsiccia Picante €10.75 small €12.75 large fresh egg pasta ribbons tossed with spicy chorizo, broccoli, fresh tomato & ricotta 015. Spaghetti all'Arrabbiata (V) €9.75 small €11.75 large pasta spaghetti tossed with garlic, red chilli, tomato, olive oil & basil 016. Linguine con Cozze alla Puttanesca €10.25 small €12.25 large pasta linguine with fresh mussels, fresh tomato, chilli, black olives, capers & anchovies 017. Risotto Funghi Porcini (V) €10.95 small €12.95 large italian risotto cooked with wild mushrooms, parmesan & truffle paste 018. Risotto al Barolo con Pere e Ricotta Salata (V) €10.50 small €12.50 large red wine risotto with pears, spinach & salted ricotta 019. Risotto Cavolfiore e Tartufo €10.95 small €12.95 large truffled cauliflower & parmesan risotto 020. Calamari Fritti €11.95 small €14.95 large crispy fried squid rings served with remoulade sauce 021. Antipasto della Casa €14.95 serrano ham, spicy salami, mozzarella balls, manchego cheese, marinated artichoke hearts, grilled aubergines, olives & sundried tomato, served with piadina flat bread All main courses are served with steakhouse fries & salad.