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SPSV Industry Update Issue 64
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NTA releases new Infrastructure Equality Guidance for Active Travel schemes
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has released a new Infrastructure Equality Guidance document which aims to promote accessible and equitable infrastructure within active travel schemes across Ireland. The importance of accessible and equitable infrastructure The NTA recognises the importance of funding infrastructure that meets the needs of all members of society and is committed to...
Proposed new rail timetable published for public consultation
DART and Commuter times to change, and feedback sought on options for Northern Commuter / Enterprise Broombridge stop proposed to be added to all Sligo line services to connect with Luas Green Line More Intercity Train train services for Galway, Waterford, Dublin, Belfast, and Cork Commuter network. More Intercity train services to/from Galway and Waterford...
Hotel Courtesy Cars and Drivers must have a Licence
Midleton District Court in Cork ruled on Monday that a hotel courtesy car operating without a SPSV licence was doing so unlawfully. Courtesy cars with eight passenger seats or less must be licensed as an SPSV and driven by SPSV Drivers. (Vehicles with nine or more passenger seats do not fall under any SPSV regulation.)...
TFI Local Link Kerry enhances bus services from Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis to Killarney
TFI Local Link Kerry is enhancing bus services from Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis to Killarney from Monday the 3rd of June. This enhancement is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan, which is a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) as part of the Transport for Ireland...
TII has requested the following Luas works notice is circulated
TII is carrying out urgent works in the carriageway at College Green/College Street, close to the end of the Trinity Luas stop platform. The works will take place on Sunday, May 19th commencing at 01:00 and concluding by 07:00 the same morning. During this time no road traffic will be allowed to use the...
NTA and TFI mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day
On Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), May 16, 2024, Transport for Ireland highlights a number of initiatives on how people with disabilities can travel safely to, from and within Ireland. Over 1.3 Billion (16%) people worldwide have disabilities. These include: Visual Impairment Hearing Impairment Physical Disability Intellectual Disability Cognitive Disability Mental Health Hidden Disability Transport...
Local Area Hackney – New Application – Gurteen Co Sligo
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 LAH 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 the demand...
NTA launches Bike Week 2024
Bike Week 2024 Family-friendly activities The National Transport Authority (NTA) is excited to announce Bike Week 2024, taking place from Saturday May 11th to Sunday May 19th. This annual event celebrates the many benefits of cycling with over 900 events scheduled nationwide. From family-friendly activities to heritage cycles, maintenance workshops, and learn-to-cycle events, there is something...