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Re-opening of eSPSV22 – Electric SPSV Grant Scheme 2022 now open

Re-opening of eSPSV22 – Electric SPSV Grant Scheme 2022 now open eSPSV22 was paused for applications in April following the huge interest in the scheme and provisional grant offers being issued for over €15 million. This was to allow operators with grant offers the time to finalise their car purchase and draw down funding. The...

Taximeter Program Approval: Cygnus, Hale, ATA and ATA Gleike

The Taximeter Program Update list below shows which taximeters can now be programmed with the 2022 fare in advance of the commencement of the National Maximum Fare Order on 1st September. Pre-programming the taximeter ensures a seamless transition to the new Fare without any loss of trade for operators. This list will be frequently updated...

Taxi Public Consultation Reports 2022 – Cashless Payment Facility Regulations and National Maximum Taxi Fares

Taxi Public Consultation Reports 2022 – Cashless Payment Facility Regulations and National Maximum Taxi Fares The reports for the Cashless Payment Facility Regulations and National Maximum Taxi Fares Public Consultations are available below Cashless Payment Facility Regulations National Maximum Taxi Fares

NTA Publishes MetroLink Preliminary Business Case

NTA has today published the Preliminary Business Case for MetroLink. The MetroLink Preliminary Business Case prepared by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) was approved by the NTA Board for submission to the Department of Transport (DoT) and onwards submission to Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER). In July 2022, Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan announced...

Public Consultation for Major Upgrade to Cork Rail Line between Glounthaune and Midleton Launched

Iarnród Éireann has today published details on the proposed twin tracking of the 10km section of the rail line between Glounthaune and Midleton, Co. Cork. Part of a greater package of improvements being delivered by the Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme under the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (CMATS) 2040, these enhancements will provide for...

DART+ West Railway Order to be Lodged with An Bord Pleanála to Bring DART to Maynooth

The application for a Railway Order for DART+ West is set to be lodged later this week, Iarnród Éireann has said.  The application will seek permission to extend the electrified DART network from Connolly/Spencer Dock area to west of Maynooth, Co Kildare and to M3 Parkway, Co. Meath.  It is set to be the first...

Taximeter Program Approval: Cygnus MR400, MR500, MR500 View

The Taximeter Program Update list below shows which taximeters can now be programmed with the 2022 fare in advance of the commencement of the National Maximum Fare Order on 1st September. Pre-programming the taximeter ensures a seamless transition to the new Fare without any loss of trade for operators. This list will be frequently updated...

NTA Achieves Gold Cycle-Friendly Employer Accreditation

Ireland’s National Transport Authority is the latest employer to secure gold cycle-friendly status in recognition of the organisation’s commitment to cycling initiatives and facilities for employees. In achieving its gold cycle-friendly status, the NTA joins a community of European and Irish employers who are using cycling to improve staff well-being and contribute to national decarbonisation...

Guidelines for the Acceptance of Cashless Payments in Taxis

On 17 June last, the NTA Board approved the Small Public Service Vehicle (Cashless Payment Facility) Regulations in addition the increase of the National Maximum Taxi Fare by 12% weighted across popular journeys and the Premium and Standard Rates. The revised fare includes a 1% increase for the costs associated with providing a Cashless Payment...