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Have Your Say on Law Breakers and Driver Licences

Proposals for SPSV Fines for the Non-Compliant – Focus on Safety, Consumer Protection and Services for Users with a Disability – and SPSV Driver Licence Validity Period NTA commenced a public consultation last month on proposals for SPSV Fines for the Non-Compliant and SPSV Driver Licence Validity Period. Submissions to the consultation can be made...

50% off for Young Adult (aged 19-23) and Student Leap Card holders on participating Commercial Bus Services

Transport for Ireland (TFI) is delighted to announce that Young Adult and Student Leap Card holders will enjoy 50% off travel on participating commercial bus operator services from this week. Students and young adults (aged 19-23), have been availing of half price travel across the Transport for Ireland Network since May and now they can...

TFI reducing Nitelink fares from today by up to 43%

Transport for Ireland (TFI) is delighted to announce that fares on all 13 Nitelink Bus services across Dublin are being reduced from tonight, Friday September 2nd. Demand for late-night transport is increasing as the night-time economy grows post- Covid, and TFI is making it easier for people to get home affordably by significantly reducing what...

SPSV Information line is receiving an abnormally high number of calls

The SPSV Information line is receiving an abnormally high number of calls, resulting in prolonged wait times. A large volume of calls are being received in relation to the eSPSV Grant Scheme and the National Maximum Taxi Fare increase. If you wish to make a Meter Sealing Appointment, please call Legal Metrology on 01 –...

Taximeter Program Approval: Taxitronic TX30 and Torola MPT5

The Taximeter Program Update list below shows which taximeters can now be programmed with the 2022 fare in advance of the commencement of the National Maximum Fare Order on 1st September. Pre-programming the taximeter ensures a seamless transition to the new Fare without any loss of trade for operators. This list will be frequently updated as more...

Investment in Public Transport by NTA grows to over €532 million in 2021

The NTA has published its Public Transport Investment Report for 2021. Last year it saw its funding for the Public Transport Investment Programme grow to €535.2million. This represents a 78% increase on 2020 and a 6-fold increase since 2012. The funding was allocated amongst the various projects/programmes in the Capital Programme which is broken down...

TFI Launches Badge and Card for Passengers with Invisible Disabilities

Transport for Ireland (TFI), along with Invisible Disability Ireland, is today launching the “Please Offer Me a Seat” Badge and Card for people with invisible disabilities to use when using public transport. If a passenger with an invisible disability has difficulty standing while using public transport, the badge or card will help them to subtly alert...

Taximeter Program Approval: Tetas, Vibord, Viking, Mattig*

The Taximeter Program Update list below shows which taximeters can now be programmed with the 2022 fare in advance of the commencement of the National Maximum Fare Order on 1st September. Pre-programming the taximeter ensures a seamless transition to the new Fare without any loss of trade for operators. This list will be frequently updated as more...

Dublin Airport Taxi Permits

Dublin Airport Taxi Permits Dublin Airport Authority is granting further opportunities to taxi drivers to join the ranks to provide a high quality taxi services to passengers travelling through Dublin Airport. Applications must be completed before 4 September 2022. The permit portal will then open for accepted new drivers to pay from 5 September 2022...