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Taxi User Research: May 2023

93% of users say they feel safe waiting for a taxi   The National Transport Authority (NTA) has today published the findings of a survey aimed at understanding current and expected taxi usage in Ireland. The survey shows a total of 93% of people feel safe while waiting at a rank for a taxi, while...

Taxi Information: Electric Picnic 2023

Taxi Information: Electric Picnic 2023 The organisers of Electric Picnic Festival have provided guidance for taxi operators relating to routes and a designated drop off and collection point. Further details can be found by clicking the link below.

Local Area Hackney – New Application – Kilconnell / Cappataggle / New Inn, Co Galway.

The Local Area Hackney (LAH) is a private hire category of SPSV that was created following the Taxi Regulation Review in 2012. The purpose of the LAH is to offer a SPSV service in a rural community where existing transport services do not serve the needs of the community. The LAH can meet the demand...

Local Area Hackney – New Application – Muine Bheag (Bagenalstown) Co. Carlow

The Local Area Hackney (LAH) is a private hire category of SPSV that was created following the Taxi Regulation Review in 2012. The purpose of the LAH is to offer a SPSV service in a rural community where existing transport services do not serve the needs of the community. The LAH can meet the demand...

Local Area Hackney – New Application – Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath

The Local Area Hackney (LAH) is a private hire category of SPSV that was created following the Taxi Regulation Review in 2012. The purpose of the LAH is to offer a SPSV service in a rural community where existing transport services do not serve the needs of the community. The LAH can meet the demand...

WAV23 Grant Scheme – Important Update

NTA has had a remarkable response to the WAV23 (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle 2023) Grant Scheme since its launch on the 1st January 2023. As a result of the high level of interest, the initial funding allocation of €2,000,000 was increased to €3,000,000 in May 2023.  Now, an additional €2,000,000 is being made available thereby bringing...

Local Area Hackney – New Application – Oulart, Co. Wexford

The Local Area Hackney (LAH) is a private hire category of SPSV that was created following the Taxi Regulation Review in 2012. The purpose of the LAH is to offer a SPSV service in a rural community where existing transport services do not serve the needs of the community. The LAH can meet the demand...

SPSV Statistics for Ireland 2022

SPSV Statistics for Ireland 2022 NTA published its 2022 annual Bulletin on SPSV Statistics for Ireland. This Bulletin provides information on the industry for 2022 as well as overall trends. Topics in the Bulletin include: Overall SPSV fleet numbers Vehicle licences issued SPSV fleet profile SPSV Driver licences SPSV contact centre Compliance Compliments and complaints...

Local Area Hackney – New Application – Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny

The Local Area Hackney (LAH) is a private hire category of SPSV that was created following the Taxi Regulation Review in 2012. The purpose of the LAH is to offer a SPSV service in a rural community where existing transport services do not serve the needs of the community. The LAH can meet the demand...