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Local Area Hackney – New Application – Glentougher and Glenagannon, 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 existing transport services do not serve the needs of the community. The LAH can meet...

TFI Local Link to introduce new bus service Route 266 between Baltimore and Castletownshend / Union Hall

The new route is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan, a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) as part of the Transport for Ireland (TFI) Network. Route 266 will service Baltimore Pier, Skibbereen Care Centre, Skibbereen Cathedral and Castletownshend Main Street Route 266 will operate eight...

NTA publishes Active Travel Infrastructure Cost Information Booklet

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has published an Active Travel Infrastructure Cost Information Booklet to support local authorities in preparing accurate and reliable cost estimates for active travel grant applications.    With the increasing demand for active travel initiatives and infrastructure across the country, precise cost estimation is crucial for the success of grant applications....

NTA Launches Public Consultation on Service Enhancements along Wexford – Gorey Bus Corridor

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has today opened a public consultation seeking feedback on proposed bus service enhancements along the Wexford to Gorey bus corridor. The consultation will be open for submission until 5pm on Monday, 6th January 2025 and seeks feedback on service enhancements aimed at improving connectivity in the region. Service Enhancements for...

Number of JAM cards issued across TFI network reach record levels

Five years after the introduction of the JAM Card Initiative across the TFI Network, the National Transport Authority (NTA) announced that a record number of passengers have been issued with the card. In the last year, 8,000 JAM cards and apps have been issued by the TFI services, raising the total number of cards distributed...

LMS TAXIMETER PROGRAM UPDATE 29 NOVEMBER 2024

The Legal Metrology Service (LMS) have advised that all taximeter models can now be updated with LMS approved fare programs, please visit the Legal Metrology Service (LMS) website here: Legal Metrology News & Resources | NSAI for a complete list of taximeter models. Once you have your taximeter installed and calibrated with the new 2024...

TFI Local Link to introduce a new bus service between Kells and Ardee

TFI Local Link Louth Meath Fingal is set to introduce a new route 177 bus service, operating between Kells and Ardee from Monday, 9th of December 2024. Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan The new route is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan, a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the...

Active Travel Scheme connecting Clontarf and City Centre officially opens

The National Transport Authority, in partnership with Dublin City Council, has officially opened the Clontarf to City Centre Active Travel Project.  The project features 6 km of cycle route improvements and significant public realm enhancements, making walking and cycling safer, more accessible, and more enjoyable for all.    Cycling and Public Realm Enhancements With 2.7...

NTA opens public consultation on Bye-Laws

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has today opened a public consultation on amendments to the Public Passenger Transport Services Bye-Laws (2019).  The amendments proposed aim to remove any inconsistency between the 2019 Bye-Laws and the Road Traffic Act 1961.  The proposed amendments Under the proposals, the NTA plans to clarify:  The rules for boarding and...