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SPSV Information Line – Call Volumes
In line with the easing of Government restrictions and the widespread rollout of the vaccination programme, many SPSV operators are in the process of renewing their SPSV licences. As a result the SPSV Information Line is currently receiving high volumes of calls, leading to extended wait times. Recent weeks have seen an influx of calls...
Refunds for Motor Tax paid on or after 01/09/21
On 9 June last the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, announced a number of additional supports to assist the SPSV industry as it recovers from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. These supports include an allocation of €2 million to facilitate a 12-month scheme whereby motor tax paid in respect of licensed SPSVs on or...
SPSV NCT Fees Waived from 01/09/21
On 9 June last the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, announced a number of additional supports to assist the SPSV industry as it recovers from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. These supports include an allocation of €1.5m to fund initial NCT fees for SPSV operators for a 12-month period. NTA has been tasked with...
A New Milestone! TFI Leap Card Passes 5 Million Mark
The National Transport Authority today marked the recent sale of the 5 millionth TFI Leap Card, the convenient way to pay for public transport services in across the country. Despite the challenges faced by the public transport sector over the past 18 months, the scheme has continued to grow and become ever more essential. Of...
TFI Customer Bank Holiday Weekend Notice
With the coming bank holiday weekend, the National Transport Authority (NTA) would like to remind customers that buses, trains and trams across the Transport for Ireland (TFI) network continue to operate at 75% capacity. Transport operators will be taking all steps to ensure that every available vehicle is in service carrying customers, but with some...
Taxi Accessibility Survey – Extended to 31/08/2021
NTA’s aim is to improve Small Public Service Vehicle (SPSV – Taxi, Hackney and limousine) services for all but particularly for people with disabilities who are using or might use this door to door transport service. Our Accessibility Survey opened on 2 July 2021 asking for experiences, opinions and advice on the demand for and...
Notice on bus services between Dublin and Galway
The Bus Éireann Route 20/X20 between Galway and Dublin is to be discontinued as and from Thursday July 29th. This follows on from the announcement made by the company on 28th September 2020 on its plans to rationalise some of its non-subsidised commercial services. However the NTA has granted a licence for Route 706/ 706X, a...
Public Consultation on Draft Small Public Service Vehicle (Emergency Measure COVID-19) (Maximum Permissible Age) Regulations 2021
Submissions can be made on the Public Consultation on the Draft Small Public Service Vehicle (Emergency Measure COVID-19) (Maximum Permissible Age) Regulations 2021 by clicking here.
NTA Signs Framework Agreement for up to 200 Fully Electric Buses
The National Transport Authority (NTA) and Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) have today signed a framework agreement for the delivery of up to 200 zero emission battery-electric buses. An initial order for 45 buses commencing delivery in 2022 was also agreed. The framework agreement will run for up to five years and covers the delivery of...