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Transport Minister, NTA and Dublin Bus unveil electric bus charging infrastructure

Facilitating charging of battery-electric buses in Dublin Bus Depot The installation of infrastructure that will facilitate the charging of battery-electric buses in Dublin Bus’ Summerhill Depot in Dublin has been completed and will become fully operational this week. The first of the new green electric buses charged using the new infrastructure are now entering full...

Pedal cab service update

Following receipt of the pedal cab vehicle specification documentation, NTA this morning determined that the vehicle proposed for use by Kerb does not meet the legislative definition of a mechanically propelled vehicle as set out in the Road Traffic Act 1961, as amended. Therefore, NTA can now confirm that this vehicle does not require licensing...

National Transport Authority has Job opportunities open now

The National Transport Authority is delighted to announce that it is recruiting for the following positions: Head of ICT (Principal Officer) Public Transport Stops Engineer (Engineer Grade II) Senior HR Executive (Higher Executive Officer) Contact Centre Liaison Officer (Higher Executive Officer) Operations Administrator (Executive Officer) Further information and the competition booklets for each position are...

TFI Local Link Tipperary launches new bus service connecting Portumna to Nenagh

TFI Local Link Tipperary is launching a new bus service between Portumna and Nenagh, from Monday the 27th of November. Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan 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...

Pedal cab service

Contrary to media reports, the proposed trial of the Kerb pedal cab service with FREENOW did not launch today, Nov 16th 2023. NTA is in ongoing correspondence with Kerb in relation to the proposed service and the regulatory requirements that must be met.

The NTA and Go-Ahead Ireland announce expansion of bus services on two Dublin Commuter routes

The National Transport Authority (NTA), in partnership with Go-Ahead Ireland, is enhancing bus services on two routes between Dublin and Rathangan in Co. Kildare from Sunday 19th of November. Increased frequency of services and improved capacity The timetable for Routes 120 and 126 will be enhanced to increase the frequency of services and improve capacity. ...

TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow enhances bus service from Baltinglass to Sallins

TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow is enhancing bus services from Baltinglass to Sallins from Monday the 20th of November. Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan 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...

TFI Smarter Travel Monthly Newsletter November 2023

Walktober The Walktober Step Challenge which is open to staff and students of workplaces and third level campuses who are partners of the Smarter Travel programme took place between 2nd and 29th October. 111 Smarter Travel Partners registered for the challenge with 1,680 teams and over 7,760 participants taking part. Various competitions and prize draws...

Technical Issue with Sending Email Communications to SPSV Industry Members

Technical Issue with Sending Email Communications to SPSV Industry Members NTA is currently experiencing technical issues with sending email communications to SPSV industry members. Our technical team is examining the matter and is working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. Driver Links Driver link notifications will not be sent to licence holders as...