We are proud of the fact that every one of the participants who applied themselves and studied using our extensive catalogue of spsv test questions, have passed the skills development test. The spsv driver entry test is designed to verify that, as a new entrant to the. Welcome to offers a unique service of booking your dublin taxi online, mobile, email a taxi and text a taxi. The spsv driver entry test is designed to verify that, as a new entrant to the industry, you know the regulatory framework for the spsv industry, as set out in the taxi regulation acts 20, 2016 and the taxi regulation small public service vehicle regulations 2015, that you are familiar with good practice in the industry, and that you have a. Spsv training services dublin taxi licence training. Taxi ready for rental wheelchair accessible 8 seaters also available selection of taxis available to rent prices incl insurance and maintenance new drivers welcome insurance varies depending on experience no claims bonus required earn no claims bonus while on our policy insurance available for new drivers. At first you may want to read an official spsv manual for operating in the spsv industry. The multiple choice questions will test your knowledge of road safety and operating as a taxi driver and are based on the following broad topic areas.
If you require any special needs please indicate it in the additional comments box. Unfortunately this is not easy and there is a very high failure rate. The pass rate of applicants for the taxi knowledge test dropped to 6% at one dublin centre after three men were arrested for suspected cheating in april 2015. We can accomodate both dublin and national tours, for up to 7 passengers covering all areas. Are you looking for a taxi online in blanchardstown, dublin 15. You can expect a clean, comfortable car and for our drivers to be responsive to your need for a quiet journey. Anyone applying to become a taxi driver must pass a practical test. Disco taxi in naas, from naas, into naas disco taxi available for parties up to 7 seatead dvd disco lights. Taxi driver theory test school of motoring ballymoney. Jul 27, 2015 almost 900 taxi drivers have quit the profession in the first six months of 2015, according to new figures from the national transport authority nta. Youll also get charged extra if you get premium taxis fyi. Latest news for bus operators on 01 january 2019 the fees applicable to public bus passenger service licences will change the fee applicable to your licence application will be linked to the number of services provided. Order taxis online or via the lynk taxi app which is free to download. We provide online web based training and pre tests for people looking to obtain an spsv taxi licence.
During the test youll take your taxi driver practical test driving on both rural and urban roads. This is a final reminder that you need to activate your prebook by tapping the green button. The industry knowledge test and the area knowledge test. Here we explain in plain english the steps you need to take in order to obtain a taxi driver licence also known as spsv drivers licence. For our belfast black taxi tours, we recognise that there are two sides to every story so we present in an unbiased manner. Select 01 january 02 february 03 march 04 april 05 may 06 june 07 july 08 august 09 september 10. Belfast now has peace and the belfast political tours of falls road, shankill road and the separating world famous peace wall longer than the berlin wall are very popular. Before they can apply for this, they must first have taken and passed the taxi driver theory test.
Spsv industry ireland useful contact numbers and addresses for taxi unions, car dismantlers, accessories fitters, carriage office, spsv, nta, and lots more. Please note all bookings are subject to availability. Taxi driver forum northern ireland public group facebook. The spsv driver entry test national transport authoritynational. Take a history of dublintaxi tour and learn all about dublins fascinating years of history from its viking origins to the founding of the free state.
And our website is not providing an official spsv tests. Ireland by taxi dublin updated april 2020 top tips before. Taxi cheats lose their way after arrests ireland the. Spsv training services has established itself over the last 24 years as the leading spsv training centre, helping people to obtain the required licence to drive a taxi, hackney or limousine. Here we list all locations, contact details and opening hours for all taxi testing locations across ireland. Although i have a slight chances to catch the last bus 747 from airport to oconnell street at 23.
Mytaxi network ireland limited was set up on monday the 5th of march 2012. In order to get this licence there are 2 exams you need to pass. Serving dublin and surrounding areas for the past 15 years we pride ourself on been a clean reliable and efficient taxi service. The company will help out drivers who wish to sit the small public service vehicle spsv entry test to encourage entry. Our spsv test questions was designed to help people to prepare for the spsv entry test. The irish taxi academy ita has been chosen by hundreds of people as their preferred training organisation and our knowledge is the key to dublin manuals, have helped them to sit and successfully pass the national transport authoritys skills development test with our selection of spsv test sample questions. Get a quote or book your taxi journey by simply filling out our online booking form. There are two parts to the taxi driver theory test. Please see here for full details of the fee bands, how to calculate the fee band, and the fees. New drivers are required to complete a full spsv test, and current drivers to have completed new regulations test. We need to confirm your mobile phone number before making your booking. The first time he sat the test the guy in charge rushed him and he ended up only having 30 mins to complete the test and failed. Fares that cross dublin city would be higher because of the stupid luas works.
Irish legislation requires all small public service vehicles or spsvs to be driven by qualified drivers only. Anyone applying to become a taxi driver must pass a twopart theory test before they can apply for the practical test. Uber, lyft estimates use rideguru all results are estimates and may vary depending on external factors such as traffic and weather. Want to know how to become a taxi driver in ireland.
This spsv test totally of 90 questions includes area knowledge and industry knowledge modules. Book shannon airport taxis with our booking engine. Mytaxi makes amazing offer to potential dublin taxi drivers. Customers arriving into dublin airport please include you flight number. Taxi tours belfast limited company number ni658673. Book a taxi in dublin online airport boat hotel transfers. Applicants can apply for stages one and two at the same time but a taxi driver licence will only be issued once all requirements have been met. He sat it again today and even though this time he got the right amount of time to do the test he said that the questions he were asked were all based in dublin. Spsv driver entry test and vehicle inspection centres. Mytaxi is offering financial aid to help potential new dublin taxi drivers. The course includes maps and notesto get you started and to help you pass the test in. From 31st october 2014, if you apply to renew your taxi driver licence within 2 years of its expiry date, you will be eligible to renew it without undertaking a taxi driver theory and practical test.
Our success has been achieved by a combination of factors. Almost 900 taxi drivers have quit the profession in the first six months of 2015, according to new figures from the national transport authority nta. This page will calculate your cab fare using irelands maximum taxi rates. Serving dublin and surrounding areas for the past 18 years we pride ourself on been a clean reliable and efficient taxi service. Northpoint inspection centre, northpoint business park, naul road, swords, co.
The driver we had was a great and friendly guide who made me understand more things of the very complicated history of the city and the conflict. Their current partial address is dublin 2, and the company status is normal. Taxi booking online book reserve dublin taxi online email. Latest news for bus operators national transport authority. Spsv centres national transport authoritynational transport. Taxischool has the highest rate of students passing the spsv exam first time. Dublin 9 humanics test, skip it please fill out all of the required fields and ensure there are no validation errors. Our customer care team operate 247 365 days of the year. You must have passed both parts of the taxi theory test before you can apply for the practical test. Dublin a guide to taxi and hackney companies based on dublin area postal codes.
The test must be completed by all holders of taxi drivers licences, hackneys and limousines. We are friendly, experienced, taxi drivers with a vast knowledge of dublin and its surrounds, happy to recommend restaurants, entertainment venues, places to visit or to answer any other query you may have. We will send you a sms to with a code you will need to enter on the following page. Ireland by taxi dublin updated april 2020 top tips. A new theory test has been introduced for anyone applying to become a taxi driver. Our team are a friendly bunch, so dont hesitate to give them call on 01 473 11 22. However, if your taxi driver licence expired more than 2 years before the date at which you apply to renew it, you will be treated as a new taxi. Warning 1015 minutes before pickup at 15 minutes out from your prebook the inapp message shown below will appear. To drive a taxi or limo you will need to get an spsv licence.
How to become a taxi driver in ireland explained psv. Taxi driver forum northern ireland chitchat room rules and laws forum page, its all all down to yous the members now taxi driver forum, northern ireland aims to promote communication between taxi. Mytaxi hailo standard taxis, so there isnt anything funny going on, the estimator is probably just shit. The spsv entry test must be passed by all applicants before they can apply for the spsv driver licence. Take a history of dublin taxi tour and learn all about dublins fascinating years of history from its viking origins to the founding of the free state. To begin, enter your travel information in the fields below the map. Each chapter is related to specific questions that arise in the spsv test and the. Aug 09, 2017 mytaxi is offering financial aid to help potential new dublin taxi drivers. Irish taxi academy offer the guarantee of the best taxi driver training course around and the best study materials available anywhere at present. To aid us in processing your booking please fill in all fields. We took the black taxi tour to get a better understanding of the events that happened during the troubles in belfast.
The companys current directors have been the director of 0 other irish companies between them. Spsv driver licence training with area knowledge for galway, training includes sample test questions, how to prepare for your test, what knowledge is requires on each town or city. To get a pass you need to get a score of at least 75% in both exams. Where a licence is not issued a refund will not be available for any taxi driver theory tests and taxi driver practical tests that have been conducted.
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