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Local Area Hackney – New Application – Askeaton/Foynes/Rathkeale Co Limerick

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 Local Area Hackney 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...

Local Area Hackney – New Application – Tinahely Co Wicklow

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 Local Area Hackney 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...

Local Area Hackney – New Application – Rathdowney Co Laois

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 Local Area Hackney 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...

Over 100 new and enhanced bus routes launched under the Connecting Ireland programme

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has today published the Connecting Ireland, Phase Two Implementation Review. The report examines the rollout of greatly improved bus services in rural areas under the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan.  The aim of the five-year programme is to improve rural bus services, therefore, giving more people access to reliable and...

Bus Éireann celebrates one year anniversary of Carlow Town bus service

More than 365,000 passenger journeys in Carlow town Bus Éireann marks one year since the launch of Carlow Town Service on 27 July 2023 In its first year the service delivered over 365,000 passenger journeys Bus Éireann operated almost 380,000 kms between routes CW1/CW2 since July 2023 Bus Éireann and the National Transport Authority (NTA)...

Important: Essential Scheduled Maintenance to SPSV ICT Systems

Essential scheduled maintenance to SPSV ICT systems will take place on the evening of Tuesday 30th July and early Wednesday 01st August to upgrade existing services. During this time there may be an impact to SPSV related services, including the SPSV + application, SPSV Online Services and the Driver Check application. Should you wish to create a driver to vehicle...

Have Your Say! Public Consultation on Taxi Fares closes Friday 16 August

The Maximum Taxi Fare Review 2024 proposes a weighted average increase of 9% over current fares, together with: The extension of the Special Tariff(already in existence over the Christmas Holiday period) across the late-night weekend periods of midnight to 4am to incentivise increased taxi services at that peak; and An increase in the Booking Fee from €2.00 to €3.00 to incentivise...

Local Area Hackney – New Application – Millstreet, Co Cork

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 Local Area Hackney 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...

REMINDER: Have Your Say! Public Consultation on Taxi Fares closes Friday 16 August

The National Maximum Taxi Fare Review 2024 proposes a weighted average increase of 9% over current fares, together with: The extension of the Special Tariff (already in existence over the Christmas Holiday period) across the late-night weekend periods of midnight to 4am to incentivise increased taxi services at that peak; and An increase in the Booking Fee from €2.00 to €3.00...