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Wheelchair Accessible Grant Scheme 2026 (WAV26) – Reopens 08-15 July
NTA is pleased to confirm that the Wheelchair Accessible Grant Scheme 2026 will open for applications on Wednesday, 08 July at 10AM. It will remain open until 5PM on 15 July. 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 72
Click below to view the June 2026 Newsletter (Issue 72)
SPSV Regulatory Action Plan 2026-2028
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has published its Regulatory Action Plan for 2026-2028 for the Small Public Service Vehicle (SPSV) sector. Following engagement with the SPSV Advisory Committee, the plan is now available to all stakeholders. About the SPSV sector The SPSV sector in Ireland is a private, commercial market that includes hackneys, taxis and...
Urgent Notice for Taxi Operators Using Digitax Taximeters
The NTA has been made aware of a taximeter programming issue with Digitax taxi metering systems, that may result in overcharging passengers in contravention of the National Maximum Taxi Fare Regulations. If you are operating with this model of taximeter and it is not in compliance with the National Maximum Taxi Fare Regulations, you should cease...
SPSV Industry Update Issue 71
Click below to view the March 2026 Newsletter Issue 71
NTA issues “Call for Inputs” to its review of SPSV Dispatch Operator Licensing in Ireland
The SPSV (Small Public Service Vehicles) dispatch operator market has evolved significantly in recent years, driven by: advances in booking and dispatch technology increased reliance on digital systems by drivers and passengers new entry into the market by ‘app-based’ dispatch operators changing passenger expectations in relation to safety, value and service In light of the...
eSPSV26 Grant Scheme Paused
Due to the record number of applications, the eSPSV26 Grant Scheme is now fully subscribed. NTA has paused the scheme and will review and process the eligible applications received. At present, there are no plans to reopen in 2026.
NTA Approves Updated Local Area Hackney Measures
NTA Approves New Local Area Hackney Measures to Support Rural Transport The Board of the National Transport Authority (NTA) has approved a series of amendments to the Local Area Hackney (LAH) licence regulations and related processes. These revised regulations are designed to enhance rural transport by strengthening community involvement in identifying local transport needs and...
Electric SPSV Grant Scheme 2026
The Department for Transport has announced that the eSPSV26 Grant Scheme will open for applications on Wednesday, 25th February at 10am. €7 million has been allocated for grants this year via the eSPSV26 Grant Scheme, to enable owners of small public service vehicles, such as taxis, hackneys and limousines, to buy electric vehicles. The scheme is...