Latest News for SPSV Operators

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SPSV Inspection Centre Closure

As a result of the further restrictions implemented by Government on Friday 27 March, all SPSV inspection centres are now closed. Additionally, NCTS have also ceased vehicle inspections with immediate effect until further notice.   All future SPSV suitability inspections will be cancelled in the coming days. Affected SPSV vehicle licence holders will receive a...

Essential Services – SPSV Drivers Must Link on Driver Portal

NTA is engaging with the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and with the health authorities in relation to implications for public transport arising from the announcement, on Friday night, of further restrictions. NTA has received confirmation from Government that SPSV services are acknowledged as essential services. *SPSV drivers not operating during this time should...

COVID-19: SPSV Industry Member Information

Please encourage all passengers to download and use the SPSV Driver Check App to save the details of the SPSV they have used in the unlikely event they are required for contact tracing. We would ask that all industry members review this web page frequently for updates. A document providing answers to COVID-19 frequently asked...

COVID-19: SPSV Industry Assistance

NTA is exploring a number of ways in which to assist and support SPSV industry members during this challenging time. The NTA website and call centre has continued to provide licence holders with updated information on all HSE COVID-19 guidance, in addition to individual communications through e-mail, SMS and letter. As the licensing authority for...

SPSV Driver Entry Test Cancellations

In an effort to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, NTA has taken measures to minimise risk to staff and to candidates wishing to sit the SPSV Driver Entry Test.  As a result, a number of SPSV Driver Entry Tests have been cancelled. Any candidates affected will receive a cancellation notification.

COVID-19 Information in Multiple Languages

Translated resources to help share the messaging about coronavirus (COVID-19) in various languages. These posters are available for download and printing. https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/newsfeatures/covid19-updates/partner-resources/covid-19-translated-resources/

Carriage Office: Renewal Applications

The Carriage Office is now operating a walk in service, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays) from 9am to 5pm for renewal applications. Any applicants who cannot attend the Carriage Office to obtain or submit an application form are required to email carriageoffice.dmr@garda.ie providing details of their application. *These times are subject to change in...

COVID-19: SPSV Industry Member Update

Cashless Payment Given the current circumstances caused by the COVID-19 virus, SPSV operators can chose not to accept payment in the form of cash. Any operators who chose to use cashless payment only must make this clear to all intending passengers before the journey commences.   Taximeter Verification Due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation, and...

COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Click here for information on the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment