01/Sep/2017 at 14:54 Press Release 01 September 2017 - TM re-opens Grant Scheme for the third time   Following the success of the scrappage scheme launched last January 2017, Transport Malta is extending this scheme for the third time. Another €500,000 has been allocated.   Transport Malta will be receiving further applications for the Grant which will be processed on a first come first serve basis. The initiative is aimed to encourage people to dispose of their old vehicles and to invest in new cars with lower emissions.     1,072 vehicles have already benefitted from this scheme amounting to €900,000.   The amount of the grant iseither €700 or €900.  The grant willbe given upon the purchase of a new Category M1 motor vehicle and a grant of €3,000 upon registering a new Category M1 motor (plug in Hybrid Electric vehicle) with CO₂emissions between 0-50g/km and a grant of €2,000 upon registering a new Category M1 hybrid vehicle with CO₂emissions between 51-65g/km that qualifies for the grant scheme whilst at the same time de-registering a vehicle in the same category. Terms and conditions apply.   The scheme in the form of a grant to incentivise the purchase of Battery Electric Vehicles and Battery Electric Quadricycles is still applicable.    Application for thescheme isavailable from Transport Malta, Vehicle Licensing Unit, A3 Towers, Raħal Ġdid between 07:30hrs and noon or from http://www.transport.gov.mt/land-transport.  Further details may be obtained from Transport Malta on tel. 8007 2393.   Read more

18/Aug/2017 at 14:51 Press Release 18 August 2017 - Rebuilding Triq il-Kunvent Ħaż-Żabbar   Transport Malta is rebuilding Triq il-Kunvent in Ħaż-Żabbar.  The road is an important access to Ħaż-Żabbarcentre, to Xgħajraand to Marsaskala.   During the works for laying new services, Transport Malta officials discovered that the road was not built on hard rock.  Thus, Transport Malta opted to dig deeper and rebuild the road from a ground footing so that it lasts longer.   Works will resume as from Monday 21st August 2017 when the road will be closed to traffic for a few days.   Transport Malta organised a shuttle service for public transport users since routes going towards ix-Xgħajra and Marsascala will be affected.  A van will leave Medjatriċi Square towards ix-Xgħajra and towards Marsascala every 45 minutes.  Public Transport routes going towards Valletta will not be affected.   Transport Malta thanks drivers, residents and those who go through the area for their cooperation and apologises for any inconvenience. Map Link : http://bit.ly/2wfUvpl   Read more

26/Jul/2017 at 10:19 Press Release 25 July 2017 - Grant Schemes on electric Environment Friendly Vehicles   Government re-issues the Grant Scheme on the Purchase of Electric Vehicles to promote Electromobility for Individuals, Local Councils, Registered NGOs and Private Companies             Transport Malta in conjunction with the Ministry for Transport, Infrastructureand Capital Projects, is extending the grant scheme on environment friendly vehicles with another €150,000. The scheme aims at reducing emissions generated from road traffic and thus improving the air quality levels by reducing the number of old motor vehicles from our roads, by promoting the purchase of Battery Electric Vehicles and Battery Electric Quadricycles.   Between January and July 2017, all the applications submitted for the grant were accommodated to the extent that 28 additional electric vehicles were registered on Maltese Roads.   The grant is applicable to Private Car Owners, Registered NGOs, Business Community and also to the Local Councils.   The scheme, subject to various conditions is as follows: (i)    For private individuals the grant will amount to: a)      €5,000 when registering a new or used electric Category M1 or N1 vehicle without scrapping an older vehicle; b)      €8,000 when registering a new electric CategoryM1 or N1 vehicleand de-registering another CategoryM1 or N1 vehiclewhich is at least 10 years old from year of manufacture; c)       €2,000 when registering a new or used electric quadricycle.   For used electric vehicles, the grant is only applicable for Battery Electric Vehicles of not more than 24 months old from date of first registration and not more than 12,000 km on the odometer.   Applications will be handled on a first come first serve basis. Companies which have already benefited from the last scheme with respect to electric vehicles are eligible to benefit again from this scheme as long as they are in line with state aid regulations.   Application forms for such schemes can be collected from the Vehicle Licensing Unit within Transport Malta, A3 Towers, Raħal Ġdid or from http://www.transport.gov.mt/land-transport     END Read more

25/Jul/2017 at 08:03 Press Release 24 July 2017 - Road works - Hal Lija Project   Whilst road works are being carried out during the day in the service road in Ħal Lija as previously advised, Transport Malta will continue with the following road works:   Tonight and tomorrow night works will be carried out on the zebra crossing. Triq il-Mosta will be closed to traffic between 19:00hrs and 05:00hrs direction from Mosta to Birkirkara and between 22:00hrs and 05:00hrs direction from Birkirkara to Mosta.   Tomorrow and Wednesday 26th, works will be carried out on the existing roundabout.  Triq il-Mosta will be closed to traffic direction from Mosta to Birkirkara between 19:00hrs and 05:00hrs.  Traffic close to the roundabout will proceed on one lane.   Between Wednesday 26th and Friday 28th July, scarifying and asphalting works will be carried out.  Triq il-Mosta will be closed to traffic direction from Mosta to Birkirkara between 19:00hrs and 05:00hrs.   Drivers are advised to drive carefully, seek alternative routes and follow instructions by officials on site.   Map link: http://bit.ly/2tSQZM9   Read more

17/Jul/2017 at 15:14 Press Release 17 July 2017 - Extensive road works in the area of Roman Villa Rabat   As from today, Transport Malta will carry out extensive road works in the area of the Roman Villa in Rabat.  Works will be carried out in phases during the day and are expected to be ready by the second week of August 2017.   Works will cover the road corner with the bank up to the cemetery in Rabat and will also include the square in front of the Roman Villa.   To avoid inconvenience as much as possible, the road will remain accessible to traffic but there will be periods when parts of the road will be closed to traffic.   Drivers are encouraged to seek alternative routes and follow instructions by the officials on site.   Map Link: http://bit.ly/2vtIecw Read more

10/Jul/2017 at 14:09 Press Release 10 July 2017 - Road works in Ħal Lija   Road works in parts of Triq il-Mosta, Triq in-Naxxar u Triq il-Kbira   Transport Malta will carry out road works consisting of realignment and widening of parts of Triq il-Mosta, Triq in-Naxxar and Triq il-Kbira. Works will start today and expected to be ready in a few weeks time.   Traffic direction to Mosta and Ħal Lija will not be affected but parts of the service road will be completely closed at times during works.   Drivers are advised to avoid the area as much as possible and follow instructions by the officials on site.   Map link: http://bit.ly/2txVO0F   Read more