COVID-19: SPSV Industry Member Update

19 March 2020

Cashless Payment

Given the current circumstances caused by the COVID-19 virus, SPSV operators can chose not to accept payment in the form of cash. Any operators who chose to use cashless payment only must make this clear to all intending passengers before the journey commences.

 

Taximeter Verification

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation, and to ensure compliance with the HSE guidelines, NSAI/LMS have decided to suspend all nationwide taximeter verification activity until further notice. As a result Taximeter verification will not form part of your suitability inspection.

 

COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

The DEASP Income Support Helpline (012481398,  1890800024) provides information on the most suitable income supports for your circumstances and provide information on how to make an application.

The relevant information and application form is available on www.gov.ie or can be accessed by clicking here.

 

SPSV Information Line

Our contact centre is receiving an exceptional volume of calls at this time. This may result in long delays for callers. If you can, please email the full detail of your query to taxis@nationaltransport.ie and our team will answer you as quickly as possible.