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SPSV Licence Renewal Reminder – Starting the Process Early does not Impact the Licence Validity Period

SPSV Licence Renewal Reminder – Starting the Process Early does not Impact the Licence Validity Period If your SPSV licence is due to expire in June or July, NTA recommends that you begin the renewal process as soon as possible to avoid delays during a very busy summer in the inspection centres. Both the booking...

NTA to undertake largest ever survey of walking, wheeling and cycling in Ireland

Minister Ryan welcomes roll out of Walking and Cycling Index 2023 The National Transport Authority (NTA) was today joined by the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, as it committed to undertaking the largest every survey of walking, wheeling and cycling in Ireland. The Walking and Cycling Index (previously the Bike Life report) will be expanded...

WAV23 Grant Scheme – Increased Funding 

WAV23 Grant Scheme – Increased Funding  NTA has had a remarkable response since the WAV23 (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle 2023) Scheme opened on the 1st January 2023, and is pleased to announce that further funding for the Scheme will become available in early May. As a result of the high level of interest,  the allocated funding...

Enhanced bus services to improve connectivity between Drogheda, Wicklow and Dublin

Enhanced bus services to improve connectivity between Drogheda, Wicklow and Dublin Bus Éireann is due to launch enhanced bus services on two separate routes connecting Drogheda and Wicklow with Dublin, as part of the Transport for Ireland (TFI) network. The services on route 101 Drogheda to Dublin and 133 Wicklow to Dublin, which will improve...

SPSV Information and Booking Lines

SPSV Information and Booking Lines Calls to the SPSV Information and Booking lines remain high. Monday is the busiest day of the week for calls to the contact centre. If at all possible, licence holders are advised to call during less busy times to avoid prolonged wait times. When contacting the SPSV Information Line please...

Reminder: Suitability Inspection Requirement

Reminder: Suitability Inspection Requirement Licence holders must bring the original vehicle registration certificates (VRC – still commonly referred to as the log book) to all SPSV suitability inspections. Alternatively, where a vehicle is held under a hire purchase or lease agreement, NTA will accept written confirmation on letter headed paper from the registered owner of...

eSPSV23 Grant Scheme

eSPSV23 Grant Scheme The 2023 scheme remains open to applications.  €15 million has been allocated for grants this year via the eSPSV23 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....

New SPSV+ app (replacing the Industry app) available on Android and iOS

NTA has launched a new app called SPSV+. This is replacing the current SPSV Industry app for driver linking. With the new app you will be able to complete driver linking and vehicle rentals in the same place. As well as this, the SPSV+ app has been updated to make it more user friendly. Download...

NTA launches the second round of Consultation on the Sustainable Transport Corridors for Cork

NTA launches the second round of Consultation on the Sustainable Transport Corridors for Cork Preferred Route Options published today with public consultation to run until Thursday 25 May 2023 Project a key element of the €600m BusConnects Cork programme of works The National Transport Authority (NTA) has today launched the second round of public consultation...