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The August edition of the SPSV Industry Update (Issue 53) is now available.
Click below to view the August edition of the SPSV Industry Update.
SPSV Information Line – Call Volumes
In line with the easing of Government restrictions and the widespread rollout of the vaccination programme, many SPSV operators are in the process of renewing their SPSV licences. As a result the SPSV Information Line is currently receiving high volumes of calls, leading to extended wait times. Recent weeks have seen an influx of calls...
Refunds for Motor Tax paid on or after 01/09/21
On 9 June last the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, announced a number of additional supports to assist the SPSV industry as it recovers from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. These supports include an allocation of €2 million to facilitate a 12-month scheme whereby motor tax paid in respect of licensed SPSVs on or...
SPSV NCT Fees Waived from 01/09/21
On 9 June last the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, announced a number of additional supports to assist the SPSV industry as it recovers from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. These supports include an allocation of €1.5m to fund initial NCT fees for SPSV operators for a 12-month period. NTA has been tasked with...
Taxi Accessibility Survey – Extended to 31/08/2021
NTA’s aim is to improve Small Public Service Vehicle (SPSV – Taxi, Hackney and limousine) services for all but particularly for people with disabilities who are using or might use this door to door transport service. Our Accessibility Survey opened on 2 July 2021 asking for experiences, opinions and advice on the demand for and...
Public Consultation on Draft Small Public Service Vehicle (Emergency Measure COVID-19) (Maximum Permissible Age) Regulations 2021
Submissions can be made on the Public Consultation on the Draft Small Public Service Vehicle (Emergency Measure COVID-19) (Maximum Permissible Age) Regulations 2021 by clicking here.
Approved – Small Public Service Vehicle COVID -19 Emergency Measures 2021
Today, following public consultation, the NTA Board approved the signing of two sets of emergency regulations, as below. Both amendments were made as exceptional provisions and emergency measures resultant from the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that public transport, specifically including small public service vehicles, is deemed by Government an essential service. Small Public Service Vehicle...
Launch of SPSV Accessibility Survey
NTA is committed to the provision of high quality, accessible, sustainable transport connecting people across Ireland. In furtherance of this aim NTA has engaged Behaviour & Attitudes, an independent market research company based in Dublin, to conduct this survey with the aim of getting information on the demand, delivery and accessibility levels of small public...
Funding for On-Street Charge Points for Electric Vehicles
The Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan T.D. today (Thursday, 1st July 2021) announced the first approvals for funding under the SEAI’s on-street public charge point scheme for Local Authorities. These are the first grants under this particular scheme to roll out public Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across counties and towns in Ireland. Announcing the...