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SPSV Industry & Consumer Surveys
A confidential telephone survey of SPSV drivers nationwide and an online survey of consumers was carried out in September/October 2020 and repeated again in February/March, May/June and September/October 2021. These surveys aimed to establish how services have changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and covered areas such as demand, operational expenses and insurance,...
Taximeter Fare Correction Needed on “Once-Off” Public Holiday
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...
Once-off Public Holiday – 18 March 2022 – Premium Rate Applies All Day
On 19 January, the Government designated a once-off public holiday for Friday 18 March 2022 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. This public holiday is not included in the current...
The February edition of the SPSV Industry Update (Issue 55) is now available.
Click below to view the February edition of the SPSV Industry Update.
COVID-19: Reframing the Challenge, Continuing our Recovery and Reconnecting
Latest Government advice is that from Monday 28 February: • the mandatory requirement to wear masks will be removed, while the public health advice is that masks should continue to be worn on public transport and in healthcare settings remains • continue to manage risk for yourself and others who are more vulnerable by wearing...
Driver Telephone Surveys – National Maximum Taxi Fare Review
A confidential telephone survey of approximately 500 drivers nationwide commenced today as part of the National Maximum Taxi Fare Review. These surveys will provide information in the areas of insurance, fuel and other operating costs, together with current taxi demand and supply. We would really appreciate your time and assistance if you receive a call....
STORM EUNICE – Tomorrow
Met Éireann Weather Warning – Issued: 09:36 Thursday 17/02/2022 “Status Red – Wind warning for Cork, Kerry Storm Eunice: Southwest winds tonight and Friday morning veering northwest will reach mean speeds in excess of 80 km/h with severe or damaging gusts in excess of 130km/h. Coastal flooding is expected, especially at high tide. Status...
Minister for Health extends the period of effect of the COVID-19 Face Coverings Regulations
The mandatory requirement to wear face coverings for SPSV travel has been extended. The Minister for Health has made further Regulations extending the period of effect of the Health Act 1947 (Section 31A – Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (Face Coverings in Small Public Service Vehicles and Certain Premises) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 569 of 2020). These...
Launch of Electric SPSV Grant Scheme 2022
Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has announced that the hugely successful eSPSV scheme has now reopened for business in 2022. The Department of Transport has allocated €15 million for grants this year to enable owners of small public service vehicles, such as taxis, hackneys and limousines, to buy electric vehicles. The means by which this money...