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Taxi Public Consultations 2022
A Public Consultation on the National Maximum Taxi Fare Review Report 2022 and Proposed Maximum Fares Order commenced today. The proposal also includes making cashless payment facilities mandatory for all taxis, aiming to bring Ireland in line with other European jurisdictions. Submissions to the consultation can be made by clicking here: https://www.nationaltransport.ie/public-consultations/
Full €15m allocated on eSPSV grant applications in 2 months
Over 1,000 applications were received for the extremely popular eSPSV22 Grant Scheme in its first two months. 985 Provisional Grant Offers have already been issued with 15 grants approved for payment so far. The Department of Transport, which funds the eSPSV22 Grant Scheme, says “the scheme is paused to allow those drivers with grants approved...
Garda Carriage Office – New Opening Hours
Carriage Office Opening Hours From Monday 04th April 2022 the Carriage Office will open 09.30 to 12.00 and 14.00 to 16.30, from Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays). Applicants who wish to contact the Carriage Office should email carriageoffice.dmr@garda.ie providing details of their application.
Once-off Public Holiday – 18 March 2022 – Premium Rate Applies All Day
18 March 2022 is a once-off public holiday in recognition of the efforts of the general public, volunteers and all workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and in remembrance of people who lost their lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Taxi drivers are entitled to a Premium Rate fare on public holidays, Sundays and at night...
Taxi Drivers Thanked for Defeating Some Bank Card Scams
One of the major banks has asked us to pass on its thanks to taxi drivers who are defeating fraudsters and scammers through their own diligence. Gardaí have received a number of reports recently of a scam whereby victims receive a smishing text purporting to be from a bank. When the cardholder clicks on the...
NTA Requires Driver Engagement
The National Maximum Fare Review is ongoing and a confidential telephone survey of approximately 500 drivers nationwide commenced last month. These surveys will provide information in the areas of insurance, fuel and other operating costs, together with current taxi demand and supply. NTA appreciates the time and assistance given by those who have answered calls and...
National Maximum Taxi Fare Review
The National Maximum Fare Review is ongoing and a confidential telephone survey of approximately 500 drivers nationwide commenced last month. These surveys will provide information in the areas of insurance, fuel and other operating costs, together with current taxi demand and supply. NTA appreciates the time and assistance given by those who have answered calls and...
Minister Donohoe announces temporary reduction in excise duty on fuels
Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe TD, announced a temporary reduction in the excise duties charged on petrol, diesel and marked gas oil. An incorporeal Cabinet meeting was held yesterday morning and the Government gave approval to the proposal. Excise duty will reduce by 20 cent per litre of petrol and 15 cent per litre of...
Message from Dublin Airport Taxi Permits
“Daa would like to welcome you to apply for a permit to operate at Dublin Airport. To apply and check the minimum requirements, please click here: https://www.dublinairport.com/b2b/airport-suppliers/taxi-operators”