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Additional flexibility for self-employed workers on the Pandemic Unemployment Payment
“Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, TD, has today announced that self-employed people in receipt of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) who are looking to restart their business can now earn up to €960 over an eight week period, while retaining their full PUP entitlement. This is an increase from the €480 previously allowed over...
Fáilte Ireland COVID-19 Training for SPSV Drivers
COVID-19 is an unprecedented challenge for SPSV drivers. Drivers across the industry must review how they work, introducing new practices and procedures to ensure the health and safety of both themselves and their passengers. Fáilte Ireland’s COVID-19 Infection Prevention Control training programme instils public confidence in safety standards and will enable drivers to provide the...
Minister for Health signs Face Covering Regulations for SPSVs
Minister for Health signs Face Covering Regulations for SPSVs Mandatory wearing of face covering regulations for SPSV travel and use came into operation today – “a person shall not, without reasonable excuse, use or travel by small public service vehicle within a relevant geographical location without wearing a face covering”. A “person” in these Regulations means...
SPSV Industry Update Issue 50
The November edition of the SPSV Industry Update (Issue 50) is now available. Click below to view the PDF version.
Public Transport Staff Respect
Transport for Ireland (TFI) have launched our ‘Staff Respect’ campaign to encourage customers to show respect for public transport drivers, staff and taxi drivers who continue providing vital services for essential workers. TFI want to highlight the important role public transport workers play in keeping Ireland moving. The campaign is being supported by the NTA...
SPSV Information Line Outage
Due to a suspected technical fault, the SPSV Information Line (0818 064 000) is unable to receive calls at present. This is currently under priority investigation and we hope to resolve the issue very shortly. If you have any queries of an urgent nature please email taxis@nationaltransport.ie Update: this issue has since been...
Public Consultation on Small Public Service Vehicle (Emergency Measure COVID-19) Draft Regulations 2020
Submissions can now be made on the below Public Consultations. SPSV Licensing Fees Small Public Service Vehicle (Emergency Measure Covid-19) (Fees) Draft Regulation 2020 by clicking here. Maximum Permissible Age Small Public Service Vehicle (Emergency Measure COVID-19) (2) Draft Regulation 2020 by clicking here.
Taxi Statistics Bulletin 2019
Taxi Statistics Bulletin 2019 Taxi Statistics Infographic 2019
SPSV Telephone Survey
A confidential telephone survey of SPSV drivers nationwide will be commenced in the coming days. This survey will aim to establish how services have changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and will cover areas such as current demand, operational expenses and insurance, together with other topical items for the industry. The survey...