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Career Opportunities to help shape and deliver the future of public transport in Ireland

We are looking for talented, enthusiastic individuals to join our team of committed professionals in helping to shape and deliver the future of public transport in Ireland. The National Transport Authority is a fast paced, dynamic, growing organisation. We are currently involved in the implementation of a number of exciting major projects including the BusConnects...

Have your say: Consultation opens on the maximum permissible age of taxis

NTA has today, Tuesday February 18th, commenced a public consultation on the maximum permissible age of 2015 registered taxis, in accordance with the related Programme for Government 2025 objective. To read more about the consultation and have your say, please click here. The consultation remains open until the end of day, Wednesday March 12th.

eSPSV25 – Electric Small Public Service Vehicle Grant Scheme 2025

The eSPSV25 Grant Scheme is now open for applications. €12.5 million has been allocated for grants this year via the eSPSV25 Grant Scheme, to enable owners of small public service vehicles, such as taxis, hackneys and limousines, to buy electric vehicles. The scheme is funded by the Department of Transport and administered by NTA. Further information...

NTA introduces five new accessible hybrid buses on route 139

Passengers traveling on Route 139, which operates between Blanchardstown and Naas, will now benefit from five state-of-the-art hybrid buses which were introduced to the route on 4th February 2025. Bus Route 139 Blanchardstown to Naas operated by JJ Kavanagh & Sons This investment underscores NTA’s commitment to delivering sustainable and accessible public transport services. Improved...

Local Area Hackney – New Application – Kilnaboy Co. Clare

The Local Area Hackney (LAH) is a private hire category of SPSV that was created following the Taxi Regulation Review in 2012. The purpose of the Local Area Hackney is to offer a SPSV service in a rural community where existing transport services do not serve the needs of the community. The LAH can meet...

TFI Local Link to enhance 834 bus service from Portlaoise to Roscrea

From the 10th of February, TFI Local Link Laois Offaly will enhance bus services between Portlaoise and Roscrea, via Mountrath and Borris-in-Ossory. This enhanced route is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan which is a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) as part of the Transport for...

Local Area Hackney – New Application – Convoy, Raphoe, Drumkeen, Killygorclow, Liscooly, Castlefinn Co. Donegal.

Local Area Hackney – New Application – Convoy, Raphoe, Drumkeen, Killygorclow, Liscooly, Castlefinn Co. Donegal. The Local Area Hackney (LAH) is a private hire category of SPSV that was created following the Taxi Regulation Review in 2012. The purpose of the Local Area Hackney is to offer a SPSV service in a rural community where...

Local Area Hackney – New Application – Tipperary Town, Co Tipperary

The Local Area Hackney (LAH) is a private hire category of SPSV that was created following the Taxi Regulation Review in 2012. The purpose of the Local Area Hackney is to offer a SPSV service in a rural community where existing transport services do not serve the needs of the community. The LAH can meet...

National Transport Authority and Bus Éireann Announce Enhanced Sligo Town Bus Services

Big changes coming to Sligo town bus services. From early bird to night owls, we’ve got something for everyone starting February 2nd. Bus route S3 (New) – Finisklin West to Markievicz Road A new hourly bus route. Bus route S2 – Strandhill and Rosses Point New stops at Rosses Point Promnenade and Oyster Island. Bus...