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Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Grant 2026
NTA is pleased to confirm that the Wheelchair Accessible Grant Scheme 2026 will open for applications on Monday, 12 January at 10AM. It will remain open until 5PM on 19 January. As in previous years, applications must be made online. Successful applications will be chosen through a lottery/random selection. All valid applications received will be...
SPSV Industry Update Issue 70
Click below to view the December edition of the SPSV Industry Update
Reminder: Have your say! Public Consultations on Local Area Hackney licensing to close 28 November
The National Transport Authority (NTA) is reminding the public, industry and all stakeholders that its Local Area Hackney (LAH) Consultation is open for comment. The consultation seeks respondent feedback on a number of proposals to improve rural transport services through updated LAH licence regulations and processes. The NTA is also consulting on a proposed update...
Scheduled IT Outage Notice
Scheduled IT Outage Notice As part of ongoing improvements to Government Networks, a scheduled IT system outage will take place during the following window: Date: Friday, 24 October Time: 23:59 (24 Oct) to 02:00 (25 Oct) Expected Downtime: Up to 2 hours Impact: Internet access across Government Networks may be intermittently unavailable This upgrade is...
NTA Launches Consultation on Local Area Licences to Enhance Rural Transport
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has today launched a public consultation aimed at improving rural transport services through updated local area hackney licence regulations and related processes. Proposals include giving communities greater say in whether their area would benefit from a local area hackney as well as allowing multiple drivers to operate it. The public...
Notice of Data Sharing Agreement Between NTA and NSAI
Notice of Data Sharing Agreement Between NTA and NSAI The National Transport Authority (NTA) has entered into a Data Sharing Agreement with the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) in accordance with the Data Sharing and Governance Act 2019. This agreement, titled NTANSAI 027/250326 DSA for SPSV Licence Data, facilitates the secure and lawful sharing...
SPSV Industry Update Issue 69
Click below to view the August edition of the SPSV Industry Update
NTA announces update to the Driver Entry Test – Industry Update
NTA has announced upcoming revisions to the current Area Knowledge module of the Small Public Service Vehicle (SPSV) Driver Entry Test, a key step in the licensing process for individuals applying to operate taxis, hackneys, or limousines in Ireland. In undertaking this review, NTA engaged with recent SPSV driver applicants, booking service providers and passengers...
SPSV Information Line Outage
Due to a suspected technical fault with a third party provider, the SPSV Information Line (0818 064 000) is unable to receive calls at present. This is currently under priority investigation and we hope to resolve the issue very shortly. If you have any queries of an urgent nature please email taxis@nationaltransport.ie