The NTA 2024 SPSV Bulletin focuses on statistics for all small public service vehicle (SPSV) categories (taxis, hackneys and limousines) and SPSV drivers, along with NTA’s activities as a regulator.
This is the The National Transport Authority (NTA) 2024 SPSV Information and Statistical Bulletin on the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector. This document focuses on statistics for all SPSV categories (taxis, hackneys and limousines) and SPSV drivers, along with NTA’s activities as a regulator.
Small public service vehicle (SPSV)
In Ireland, SPSVs are public transport vehicles with seating for up to eight passengers in addition to the driver.
There are three categories of SPSV:
- Taxi (standard and wheelchair accessible).
An SPSV that can:- ply for hire (be hailed on the street); and
- stand for hire at taxi ranks; and
- be pre-booked by or for a passenger.
It must carry prescribed branding on its front doors and be fitted with a taximeter, printer and roof sign.
It can use bus lanes when hired. - Hackney (standard, wheelchair accessible and local area).
An SPSV which must be pre-booked and cannot ply for hire on the street or stand at taxi ranks.
The fare for the journey must be agreed in advance with the customer.
Hackneys may not use bus lanes, have branding, or be fitted with a taximeter or a roof sign. - Limousine.
An SPSV which is evidently suited by reason of its style and condition to be used for ceremonial, corporate or other prestige purposes.
It must be pre-booked and cannot ply for hire on the street or stand at taxi ranks.
The fare must be agreed in advance.
Limousines may not use bus lanes, have branding, or be fitted with a taximeter or a roof sign.
2024 SPSV updates
2024 SPSV updates include
- Information Campaigns, Surveys and Consultations and
- Key Statistics Updates
The Bulletin also includes information on
- SPSV (Vehicle) Licensing
- SPSV Driver Licensing
- SPSV Contact Management
- SPSV Compliance and
- SPSV Complaints
