Alessia and her mother Marlene Debattista were the winners in the Mother's Day Photo Competition organised by Malta Public Transport, each receiving a €100 top up on their tallinja card.

Alessia captured the winning selfie while travelling on a bus with her mother.

The mother and daughter pair leave home together every morning and travel by bus to work and school respectively.

Alessia convinced her mother to participate in this competition and they were both delighted with the prize as it is something that they both could use.

Marlene described how the public transport service has improved over the past year, with buses becoming more reliable and efficient.

"We are always looking for ways in which we can reward our loyal customers," explained Daniel Grech, Commercial Director of Malta Public Transport. "On the occasion of Mother's Day, we are very happy to be giving Mrs Debattista and her daughter a prize that will allow them to travel for free for a few months."