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The February edition of the SPSV Industry Update (Issue 55) is now available.

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COVID-19: Reframing the Challenge, Continuing our Recovery and Reconnecting

Latest Government advice is that from Monday 28 February: • the mandatory requirement to wear masks will be removed, while the public health advice is that masks should continue to be worn on public transport and in healthcare settings remains • continue to manage risk for yourself and others who are more vulnerable by wearing...

Driver Telephone Surveys – National Maximum Taxi Fare Review

A confidential telephone survey of approximately 500 drivers nationwide commenced today as part of the National Maximum Taxi Fare Review. These surveys will provide information in the areas of insurance, fuel and other operating costs, together with current taxi demand and supply.  We would really appreciate your time and assistance if you receive a call....

STORM EUNICE – Tomorrow

Met Éireann Weather Warning – Issued: 09:36 Thursday 17/02/2022 “Status Red – Wind warning for Cork, Kerry Storm Eunice: Southwest winds tonight and Friday morning veering northwest will reach mean speeds in excess of 80 km/h with severe or damaging gusts in excess of 130km/h. Coastal flooding is expected, especially at high tide.    Status...

Minister for Health extends the period of effect of the COVID-19 Face Coverings Regulations

The mandatory requirement to wear face coverings for SPSV travel has been extended. The Minister for Health has made further Regulations extending the period of effect of the Health Act 1947 (Section 31A – Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (Face Coverings in Small Public Service Vehicles and Certain Premises) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 569 of 2020). These...

Launch of Electric SPSV Grant Scheme 2022

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has announced that the hugely successful eSPSV scheme has now reopened for business in 2022. The Department of Transport has allocated €15 million for grants this year to enable owners of small public service vehicles, such as taxis, hackneys and limousines, to buy electric vehicles. The means by which this money...

Fáilte Ireland launches Strategic Tourism Transport Business Continuity Scheme 2022

An allocation of €50 million was secured by Minister Catherine Martin T.D in Budget 2022 for a programme of funding aimed at supporting strategic tourism businesses through the Covid-19 pandemic and driving recovery thereafter. As part of this programme, Fáilte Ireland has today launched the Strategic Tourism Transport Business Continuity Scheme, which is aimed at...

Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Grant Scheme 2022

To support the wider availability of wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs) in Ireland’s small public service vehicle fleet, NTA is pleased to announce that the WAV Grant Scheme will run again this year. The WAV Grant Scheme (WAV22) offers financial aid of up to €7,500 nationwide for the purchase or conversion of a new WAV –...