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NTA launches campaign to recruit 1,600 taxi drivers
The National Transport Authority is launching a campaign to recruit an additional 1,600 taxi drivers this year. The Authority wants to attract into the industry customer-centric women and men with a desire to work for themselves and provide positive taxi experiences to the travelling public. NTA CEO Anne Graham said: “There are about 26,000 drivers...
Taximeter Program Update – ATA and ATA Gleike taximeter now approved by LMS
This list shows which taximeters can operate with dual programs that will allow you to get your taximeter updated with the 2018 fare now. Note that for some taximeters there is more than one program/installer and so you should check with your installer that their individual program is LMS approved. Once the programme is installed,...
Opening Statement to Joint Committee on Transport, Tourism & Sport on Traffic Management and Congestion in Galway
Introductory Statement from Anne Graham, Chief Executive Officer, National Transport Authority Chairperson and members of the committee, thank you for the invitation to attend. I understand that the Committee wishes to focus upon traffic management and congestion in Galway. To assist me in dealing with your subsequent questions I am joined by Hugh Creegan, Deputy...
Public Transport gets 91% customer satisfaction rating
9 out of 10 passengers are satisfied with public transport services, according to research undertaken on behalf of the National Transport Authority by Kantar MillwardBrown. All services posted very good satisfaction ratings with Luas and Dublin Bus performing particularly well. 19 per cent of passengers give ‘general service’ as the reason for satisfaction, with another...
Taximeter Program Update – Torola taximeter now approved by LMS
This list shows which taximeters can operate with dual programs that will allow you to get your taximeter updated with the 2018 fare now. Note that for some taximeters there is more than one program/installer and so you should check with your installer that their individual program is LMS approved. Once the programme is installed,...
Singer Spillane changes his tune on Ballincollig
‘Johnny Don’t Go to Ballincollig’ was the refrain for Cork musician John Spillane’s well-known song first recorded in 1998. But 20 years later, singer-songwriter Spillane has most definitely changed his tune, and it’s all thanks to Leap! Under new bus fare structures for Bus Éireann services in the Cork city area, the city zone has...
Taximeter Program Update – TETAS now approved by LMS
Taximeter Program Update – TETAS now approved by LMS
College Green Bus Changes Announced
As a result of recent increased demands on capacity in the College Green area, commuters are experiencing delays in the city centre area during certain peak periods. To alleviate these delays, the National Transport Authority has been working with Dublin Bus and Dublin City Council to explore measures which could facilitate a more effective movement...
DEADLINE – 01 FEBRUARY
The Maximum Taxi Fare changes on 01 February. All taximeters must be programmed (calibrated) AND sealed (verified) with the new fare in order to operate from 01 February 2018. Calibration is completed by a private taximeter installer of your choice. Verification is completed by Legal Metrology Services (LMS) through its contractor Applus. NTA is not...