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45 direct bus services a day to connect Heuston and UCD
Extended services to benefit students from north Kildare/west Dublin from 3rd March. NTA and Dublin Bus have announced that 45 daily peak-times services are to run between Heuston Station and UCD from Monday 3rd March. Connectivity between Heuston and Belfield on X25, X26, X27, X28, X30, X31 and X32 All services on routes X25, X26,...
Planning approval received for Bray to City Centre Core Bus Corridor Scheme
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has received notification of planning approval by An Bord Pleanála for the Bray to City Centre Scheme. The Scheme is part of the BusConnects Dublin programme, a key element of the Government’s policy to improve public transport and address climate change. Objectives include provision of bus, cycle, and walking infrastructure...
Galway’s enhanced bus route 409 extension to Parkmore Industrial Estate
From Sunday 9 March Route 409, Eyre Square to Parkmore (via Atlantic Technological University) will be extended to Parkmore Industrial Estate. Galway Bus Éireann bus route 409 Route 409 will continue to stop on Parkmore Rd and will continue to its new terminus at Celestica. The extension includes two new stops within Parkmore Industrial Estate...
NTA launches transformative Town Bus Service for Portlaoise
The National Transport Authority (NTA) is launching a new town bus service in Portlaoise, which will enhance connectivity and improve local transport options, as part of the TFI public transport network. Bus routes PL1 and PL2 operated by CityDirect The new services will commence operations on Sunday, 23rd February, providing improved connections to the town...
Information Note on the Proposed Taxi Regulation (Taxi Maximum Permissible Age) Regulations 2025
Background The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry in Ireland. As part of NTA’s regulatory function, and in accordance with Section 20 of the Taxi Regulation Acts 2013 & 2016 (the Act), NTA may make regulations in respect of the type and age of...
Have your say: Consultation opens on the maximum permissible age of taxis
NTA has today, Tuesday February 18th, commenced a public consultation on the maximum permissible age of 2015 registered taxis, in accordance with the related Programme for Government 2025 objective. To read more about the consultation and have your say, please click here. The consultation remains open until the end of day, Wednesday March 12th.
eSPSV25 – Electric Small Public Service Vehicle Grant Scheme 2025
The eSPSV25 Grant Scheme is now open for applications. €12.5 million has been allocated for grants this year via the eSPSV25 Grant Scheme, to enable owners of small public service vehicles, such as taxis, hackneys and limousines, to buy electric vehicles. The scheme is funded by the Department of Transport and administered by NTA. Further information...
NTA introduces five new accessible hybrid buses on route 139
Passengers traveling on Route 139, which operates between Blanchardstown and Naas, will now benefit from five state-of-the-art hybrid buses which were introduced to the route on 4th February 2025. Bus Route 139 Blanchardstown to Naas operated by JJ Kavanagh & Sons This investment underscores NTA’s commitment to delivering sustainable and accessible public transport services. Improved...
Local Area Hackney – New Application – Kilnaboy Co. Clare
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...