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Information Note on the Proposed Taxi Regulation (Taxi Maximum Permissible Age) Regulations 2025
Background The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry in Ireland. As part of NTA’s regulatory function, and in accordance with Section 20 of the Taxi Regulation Acts 2013 & 2016 (the Act), NTA may make regulations in respect of the type and age of...
Have your say: Consultation opens on the maximum permissible age of taxis
NTA has today, Tuesday February 18th, commenced a public consultation on the maximum permissible age of 2015 registered taxis, in accordance with the related Programme for Government 2025 objective. To read more about the consultation and have your say, please click here. The consultation remains open until the end of day, Wednesday March 12th.
eSPSV25 – Electric Small Public Service Vehicle Grant Scheme 2025
The eSPSV25 Grant Scheme is now open for applications. €12.5 million has been allocated for grants this year via the eSPSV25 Grant Scheme, to enable owners of small public service vehicles, such as taxis, hackneys and limousines, to buy electric vehicles. The scheme is funded by the Department of Transport and administered by NTA. Further information...
Local Area Hackney – New Application – Kilnaboy Co. Clare
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 – Convoy, Raphoe, Drumkeen, Killygorclow, Liscooly, Castlefinn Co. Donegal.
Local Area Hackney – New Application – Convoy, Raphoe, Drumkeen, Killygorclow, Liscooly, Castlefinn Co. Donegal. 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...
Local Area Hackney – New Application – Tipperary Town, Co Tipperary
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...
Red Alert weather warning for SPSV operators
Due to the Status Red Weather Warning issued by Met Éireann for Storm Éowyn, SPSV operators are advised to adhere to government safety warnings and guidelines. For the latest updates on weather warnings in your area, visit www.met.ie
Storm Éowyn – SPSV Industry Update: Closure of Test Centres
Due to the Storm Éowyn ‘red’ weather warning in place across the country, all our test centres will be closed tomorrow, Friday 24th. The SPSV Information Line will also be closed. If you have an urgent query, you can reach us at taxis@nationaltransport.ie or via Online Forms. Please include your SPSV vehicle licence number and/or...
WAV Grant Scheme 2025 (WAV25) – Update
Once again, NTA has seen incredible demand for the Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Grant Scheme, with Round 1 of WAV25 closing early on opening day. This demand for financial support to upgrade and licence small public service vehicles such as taxis and hackneys, continues to show a strong interest in the SPSV sector from prospective and...