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Message from Dublin Airport Authority: Taxi Permits

Dublin Airport Authority Taxi Permits “Daa would like to welcome you to apply for a permit to operate at Dublin Airport.  Application opens on 28 April 2023. To apply and check the minimum requirements, please click here: https://www.dublinairport.com/b2b/airport-suppliers/taxi-operators”

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...

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...

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...

Industry App Down for Maintenance

NTA are launching a new app called SPSV+ in the coming days. This will replace 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...

Industry & Consumer Research Findings: Wave 6: September/October 2022

Industry & Consumer Research Findings A confidential telephone survey of SPSV drivers nationwide and an online survey of consumers was carried out in September/October 2022. The surveys aimed to establish the current operating costs for taxi drivers in terms of their vehicle, usage of third-party booking services and the working hours, together with other topical...