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Compulsory Face Coverings – 92% Passengers Feel Safe

Under COVID Health Regulations there is now a legal requirement to wear a face covering when travelling in a taxi, hackney or limousine.   NTA Chief Executive Officer Anne Graham said: “Taxis, hackneys and limousines are important parts of the Transport for Ireland public transport network. They have been operating throughout Covid-19 and continue to...

Additional flexibility for self-employed workers on the Pandemic Unemployment Payment

“Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, TD, has today announced that self-employed people in receipt of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) who are looking to restart their business can now earn up to €960 over an eight week period, while retaining their full PUP entitlement. This is an increase from the €480 previously allowed over...

Fáilte Ireland COVID-19 Training for SPSV Drivers

COVID-19 is an unprecedented challenge for SPSV drivers. Drivers across the industry must review how they work, introducing new practices and procedures to ensure the health and safety of both themselves and their passengers. Fáilte Ireland’s COVID-19 Infection Prevention Control training programme instils public confidence in safety standards and will enable drivers to provide the...

Minister for Health signs Face Covering Regulations for SPSVs

Minister for Health signs Face Covering Regulations for SPSVs   Mandatory wearing of face covering regulations for SPSV travel and use came into operation today – “a person shall not, without reasonable excuse, use or travel by small public service vehicle within a relevant geographical location without wearing a face covering”. A “person” in these Regulations means...

SPSV Industry Update Issue 50

The November edition of the SPSV Industry Update (Issue 50) is now available. Click below to view the PDF version.

Public Transport Staff Respect

Transport for Ireland (TFI) have launched our ‘Staff Respect’ campaign to encourage customers to show respect for public transport drivers, staff and taxi drivers who continue providing vital services for essential workers. TFI want to highlight the important role public transport workers play in keeping Ireland moving. The campaign is being supported by the NTA...

SPSV Information Line Outage

Due to a suspected technical fault, the SPSV Information Line (0818 064 000) is unable to receive calls at present. This is currently under priority investigation and we hope to resolve the issue very shortly.   If you have any queries of an urgent nature please email taxis@nationaltransport.ie   Update: this issue has since been...

Public Consultation on Small Public Service Vehicle (Emergency Measure COVID-19) Draft Regulations 2020

Submissions can now be made on the below Public Consultations.   SPSV Licensing Fees Small Public Service Vehicle (Emergency Measure Covid-19) (Fees) Draft Regulation 2020 by clicking here.   Maximum Permissible Age Small Public Service Vehicle (Emergency Measure COVID-19) (2) Draft Regulation 2020 by clicking here.    

Taxi Statistics Bulletin 2019

Taxi Statistics Bulletin 2019   Taxi Statistics Infographic 2019