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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...
COCA-COLA ZERO BIKES SCHEME COMPLETED IN CORK
Minister Simon Coveney opens the final station in Cork – the largest scheme outside Dublin – 31 stations, 330 bikes Minister Simon Coveney today (March 2) joined Lord Mayor, Cllr Mary Shields, and senior management from the National Transport Authority and Coca-Cola to officially open the new Coca-Cola Zero Bike station at Cork’s City Hall –...
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...
Leap Card now offering €1 off for second journeys within 90 minutes – on Dublin Bus, Luas, DART/Commuter Rail
“Only Leap Card can offer instant discounts across different operators”: CEO The National Transport Authority has today (February 2) extended its popular “Leap 90 Discount” feature to give a €1 discount to Leap Card users transferring between Dublin Bus, Luas, and DART/Commuter Rail within 90 minutes of the start of the first journey. Third and...
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...
Deadline Extended: Public Consultation on moving to a Wheelchair Accessible Licensed Bus Sector
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has extended the deadline for its public consultation on ways to support the transition to a wheelchair accessible licensed bus and coach sector. Submissions will now be accepted until 5:00pm on Friday, January 16, 2015. The commercial bus and coach sector provides public transport services under licence from the National...
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...