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SPSV Industry Update Issue 36

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National Maximum Taxi Fare Review

The current telephone survey of taxi drivers will be completed by the first week in March as part of the biennial National Maximum Taxi Fare Review.  The Review is carried out to allow adjustments for changes in taxi operating costs and the market facing the taxi industry.  This telephone survey will then feed into an...

Early Notice – WAV17

Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Grant Scheme 2017 The Authority has received news that limited funding of €750,000 will be made available for a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) Grant Scheme to open next April to continue to encourage the wider availability of wheelchair accessible vehicles in Ireland’s fleet. All application forms, terms and conditions will be available...

Public Consultation on SPSV (taxi, hackney or limousine) Driver Entry Requirements

The Authority is seeking opinions on the current SPSV driver licensing framework, together with the associated testing, training and monitoring of drivers, which has been in place since 2009. Should the current arrangements continue? Or should revised arrangements be put in place? We have prepared some information on driver licensing in both Ireland and other...

SPSV Industry Update Issue 34

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Driver Link Notifications will issue by email only from 01 September 2016

Driver Links – Notice of end to postal notifications

SPSV Industry Update Issue 33

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Application Period Closes for WAV16 – Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Grant Scheme 2016

This Scheme, which aims to encourage the wider availability of wheelchair accessible vehicles in Ireland’s fleet has now closed for applications as the available funding has been expended.  WAV16 offered disability awareness training, together with financial assistance of up to €10,000 (depending on vehicle age) to purchase a WAV or to convert to a WAV....

Public Consultation on College Green Traffic Management Measures Launched

The National Transport Authority has been working closely with Dublin City Council to plan new traffic management measures at College Green and surrounding streets. The proposals envisage a new civic plaza in College Green and accommodate Luas Cross City movements in both directions, past the front of Trinity College. Dublin City Council is inviting submissions...