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30 April 2015 – New Maximum Fares

Get Programmed.  Get Sealed.  Don’t Get Penalised. Contact your meter installer now and schedule a booking to preprogramme/calibrate your taximeter for the new fares and structure.   Most meters can operate with dual programmes – the existing fare structure up to 29 April and the new maximum fare structure automatically from 30 April.   When...

Compliance activities in February 2015

During February, 4 unlicensed operators were detected by compliance officers. Two detections were in Cork, one in Limerick and one in Dublin. Compliance officers recorded 1080 formal checks of small public service vehicles during the month. As well as the detections of unlicensed operators, 68 Fixed Payment Notices were issued to drivers, with the majority...

SPSV Industry Update Issue 28

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Compliance Activities in January 2015

During January, 5 unlicensed operators were detected in Dublin. Compliance officers recorded 1451 formal checks of small public service vehicles during the month. As well as the detections of unlicensed operators, 101 Fixed Penalty Notices were issued to drivers, with the majority of these penalties issued for standing illegally for hire or to drivers who...

Compliance Activities in December 2014

During December, 1 unlicensed operator was detected in Dublin. Compliance officers recorded 1520 formal checks of small public service vehicles during the month. As well as the detections of unlicensed operators, 76 Fixed Penalty Notices were issued to drivers, with the majority of these penalties issued for standing illegally for hire or to drivers who...

Maximum Taxi Fares to increase by 4% average – after Easter 2015

The Board of the National Transport Authority met today (December 19) to consider the recent Taxi Fares Review and the review of Taxi Regulations.  The Board decided to increase the maximum taxi fare by an average of 4%, to take effect on April 30, 2015 and to simplify the fare structure by reducing the number...

Compliance Activities in November 2014

During November, 2 unlicensed operators were detected in Dublin. Compliance officers recorded 1891 formal checks of small public service vehicles during the month. As well as the detections of unlicensed operators, 103 Fixed Penalty Notices were issued to drivers, with the majority of these penalties issued for standing illegally for hire or to drivers who...

Compliance Activities in October 2014

During October a total of 9 unlicensed operators were detected in different areas of the country. These comprised: • 3 unlicensed operators detected in Louth, • 2 unlicensed operators detected in Dublin, • 2 unlicensed operators detected in Limerick, • 1 unlicensed operator detected in Cork and • 1 unlicensed operator detected in Donegal. Compliance...