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SPSV Industry Update Issue 67

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Busconnects Network Plan sees spike in passenger numbers in Dublin

Passenger boardings in areas of Dublin where the new BusConnects network has been implemented are up 40% compared to the rest of the network, according to a report published today by the National Transport Authority (NTA). BusConnects Dublin Progress Report The figures were included in the BusConnects Dublin Progress Report, February 2025, a bi-annual report...

REMINDER Have your say: Consultation opens on the maximum permissible age of taxis

Have your say: Consultation opens on the maximum permissible age of taxis

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.