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The May edition of the SPSV Industry Update (Issue 60) is now available

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TFI Local Link Galway launches new bus service connecting Tuam and Galway

TFI Local Link Galway is launching a new bus route which will improve connectivity between Tuam and Galway from 22nd of May 2023. This new route 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...

WAV23 Grant Scheme: Closed to New Applications

WAV23 Grant Scheme: Closed to New Applications NTA has had a remarkable response to the WAV23 (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle 2023) Grant Scheme since its launch on the 1st January 2023. As a result of the high level of interest, the allocated funding was increased from €2,000,000 to €3,000,000. Provisional Grant Offers have now been issued...

NTA launches Bike Week 2023

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has today announced details of Bike Week 2023, which runs from Saturday May 13th to Sunday May 21st.   Over 900 Events Bike Week is an annual celebration and promotion of the benefits of cycling with over 900 events taking place across the country, including family events, heritage cycles, maintenance...

Smarter Travel Mark launched by Minister Eamon Ryan

The Pathfinder Programme delivers a new Smarter Travel Mark, which will recognise and celebrate workplaces and campuses that encourage sustainable travel. Organisations can now apply for the Mark at smartertravelmark.ie The Smarter Travel Mark launched by Minister Eamon Ryan The Smarter Travel Mark was launched today by Minister Eamon Ryan and is one of the...

WAV23 Grant Scheme – Important Update

WAV23 Grant Scheme – Important Update NTA has had a remarkable response to the WAV23 (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle 2023) Grant Scheme since its launch on the 1st January 2023. As a result of the high level of interest, the allocated funding has increased from €2,000,000 to €3,000,000. NTA will contact all parties on the waitlist...

NTA and Bus Éireann launch East Coast Commuter Corridor from 7 May

 Improved bus services for passengers in Louth, Meath, Wicklow, Dublin and Fingal. New 24 hour coach service between Drogheda and Dublin New bus service linking Wicklow town and Bray Passengers in Louth, Meath, Wicklow, Dublin and Fingal to see enhanced services on four key routes, with improved frequency, greater capacity and new accessible vehicles Route...

Local Area Hackney – New Application –Monamolin, Co. Wexford

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...

Local Area Hackney – New Application – Conna, Co. Cork

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...