28/Nov/2013 at 13:48 Free Access to Valletta As announced in the 2014 Budget speech, the Government, through Transport Malta, is implementing the first measure to encourage more people to visit Valletta in the afternoons on weekdays, and all day during the weekend.   As of the 2nd December 2013, no CVA charges will apply for vehicles accessing the charging zone after 1400hrs on weekdays and all day on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays. It is to be noted, however, that those accessing the charging zone in the morning or before 1400hrs on weekdays and staying more than 30 minutes will continue to pay the same charges as today.   Access Fees as of 2nd December 2013 The applicable charging fees are being summarised below:   •       Fees apply for vehicles entering the charging zone between 0800hrs and 1400hrs on weekdays at €0.82 per hour (or part thereof) up to a maximum of €6.52 per day. •       Entrance is FREE for vehicles entering the zone after 1400hrs on weekdays and all day on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays •       Entrance is FREE for vehicles staying for up to 30 minutes •       10% discounts apply for pre-payments or direct debit arrangements •       Late payments apply for unpaid bills                                               Download Advert in English and in Maltese.   END Read more

05/Nov/2013 at 16:52 PR - BUDGET 2014 – Vehicle Registration and Licensing Measures As announced in yesterday’s budget speech, Transport Malta is publishing additional details explaining each of the measures that are being introduced, that relate to the registration and licensing of vehicles. The main measures include:    1.       Currently there is a minimum amount of Registration Tax applicable for Used M1 passenger vehicles (up to eight passenger seats besides the driver’s seat), that are imported from NON-EU Countries. This minimum amount of tax depends on the CO2 emission value and on the age of the vehicle. The amounts applicable for vehicles that have emissions that do not exceed 140g/km are being reduced from between €1,000 to €2,500 to between €800 and €1,400, for those vehicles that are between five and seven years old.     2.       Motorcycles that are registered on or after the 5th November 2013 having an engine capacity exceeding 250cc will have their registration tax reduced to between 25% and 30%, depending on their registration value and engine.   3.       The Annual Circulation Licence Fees for M1 vehicles that expire as of January 2014 will all increase by €10, except those that were registered after the 1st January 2009, and have CO2 emissions of not more than 100g/km.    Further details of each of the measures can be found in this document. Read more

04/Nov/2013 at 10:25 PR - Works in Piazza Gavino Gulia Bormla.   Works in Piazza Gavino Gulia in Bormla shall be proceeding to the next phase this week.  This phase involves the switch over from one part of the piazza to the other side and this will be carried out from today Monday 28th October 2013 from 5pm and until further notice, as per the below:   -       Traffic towards Bormla and Birgu is to pass through Triq San Gwann T’Ghuxa, Triq l-Immakulata, Triq l-Inkurunazzjoni and then Triq ix-Xatt (all Bormla).    -       Traffic towards Senglea (ONLY) is to proceed through Triq San Frangisk, Bormla.     The cooperation of the road users is greatly appreciated to ensure that traffic flows as smoothly as possible. Motorists are also urged to follow the signage and any personnel diverting the traffic flow.   Any inconvenience is regretted.   Read more

24/Oct/2013 at 06:47 PR – Remedial Works at Sliema Ferries 23rd October Transport Malta will be carrying out remedial works in the bus lane at the Sliema Ferries on the night between the 23rd and 24th October 2013 starting at 01:00am and on Thursday morning.  As a consequence bus lanes and bus stops will be closed for traffic between 1:00 am and 6:00 am and again between 9:30 am and 3:00 pm.  Bus lane will be open to traffic between 6:00am and 9:30 am not to hinder peak hour flow. Parking on the parking area side will be temporary removed during works so that a 2 lane carriageway is still made available.   Buses are being requested to download passengers along the footpaths in the stretches prior to and following works.  Bus routes should not be affected.  Transport Malta officers will be present on site.  Works should take no longer than 3 pm.  Transport Malta regrets the inconvenience and urges all road users to proceed with caution.   Read more

17/Oct/2013 at 07:04 PR - Raod Closure, Triq San Anton Attard Press Release   The public is notified that due to works, Triq San Anton in Attard will be closed for all traffic on Wednesday 16th October 2013 between 09:00 and 16:00hours.  From Thursday 17th to Friday 18th October 2013 the road will be closed for all traffic from 07:00-16:00hours, except for Route Bus 106.    Vehicles proceeding from Triq il-Linja will be diverted to Triq il-Gonna to Triq Birkirkara.   Route Bus 106 will not be serving the area in question between 09:00-16:00hours on Wednesday 16th October 2013. However Route Bus 106 will be working normally on Thursday 17th and Friday 18th October 2013.   Motorists are urged to follow instructions provided. Any inconvenience is regretted.   ENDS Read more

07/Oct/2013 at 12:44 PR - Government scheme to incentivise the conversion of vehicles to autogas Press Release   Government scheme to incentivise the conversion of vehicles to autogas                                                                 The Government is launching a grant scheme in conjunction with Transport Malta to incentivise vehicle owners to convert their vehicle to autogas. This is another environment friendly measure aimed at reducing further emissions from road traffic.   Subject to the conditions below, the grant amounts to €200 which will be given upon the conversion to autogas of an M1 motor vehicle used for private purposes.   The scheme came into effect on the  4th October 2013 and closes on the  31st December 2013 or earlier if the maximum of 1,000 claims has been reached. However, M1 vehicles which have been converted to gas after the 1st January, 2013, shall also be eligible for the grant. The scheme is capped  at  1,000 eligible claims on a first come first serve basis.   The scheme for a grant of €200 for the conversion of a motor vehicle applies to a person residing in Malta who is the registered owner of a motor which –   (a)    was registered for the first time, either in Malta or outside Malta, on the 1st January, 2009 or thereafter,   (b)   is registered with and licensed by Transport Malta in the name of the applicant on date of the converstion and application for the grant, and   (c)    has been coverted to autogas by a competent person.   Every eligible person shall be entitled to only one grant under this scheme.   Where an applicant qualifies for the grant, the grant shall be paid to that applicant.The grant given shall not be assessed as income for tax purposes.   More information may be found at the link: http://www.transport.gov.mt/land-transport/government-scheme-to-incentivise-the-conversion-of-vehicles-to-autogas   Applications under this scheme, together with all the relevant documents, shall be submitted/sent by the the applicant to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Unit, Hornworks  Ditch, Floriana, Hall C, between 7.30 a.m. and 12.00  noon during working days.       Stqarrija Ghall-Istampa   Skema tal-Gvern biex aktar vetturi jaħdmu bl-autogas     Il-Gvern qiegħed iniedi flimkien ma’ Transport Malta skema ta’ għotja ta’ flus bħala inċentiv biex aktar vetturi bil-mutur isirilhom it-tibdil meħtieġ sabiex ikunu jistgħu jaħdmu wkoll bil-gass. Din hija miżura oħra favur l-ambjent maħsuba biex ikomplu jonqsu l-emmissjonijiet mit-traffiku stradali.     Soġġetta għall-kondizzjonijiet li japplikaw, l-għotja tammonta għal €200 li tingħata meta jsir it-tibdil meħtieġ biex vettura bil-mutur M1 li tintuża għal skop privat tkun tista’ taħdem ukoll bil-gass.   L-iskema dahlet fis-seħħ fl- 4 ta’ Ottubru 2013  u tagħlaq fil-31 ta’ Diċembru, 2013  jew qabel jekk ikun intlaħaq il-massimu ta’ 1,000 talba. Iżda, dawk il-vetturi M1 li, wara l-1 ta’ Jannar, 2013,  saritilhom modifika biex ikunu jistgħu jaħdmu bil-gass ikunu wkoll eliġibbli għall-għotja. L-iskema tapplika għal mhux aktar minn 1,000 vettura fuq bażi tal-ewwel jinqeda l-ewwel.    L-iskema għal għotja ta’ €200 għall-modifika ta’ vettura bil-mutur biex taħdem ukoll bil-gass tapplika għal persuna residenti f’Malta li hija s-sid reġistrat ta’ vettura bil-mutur li –   (a)          ġiet reġistrata għall-ewwel darba, jew f’Malta jew barra minn Malta, fl-1 ta’ Jannar, 2009 jew wara dik id-data,   (b)         tkun reġistrata ma’ u jkollha liċenzja maħruġa minn Transport Malta f’isem l-applikant fid-data tal-modifika u tal-applikazzjoni għall-għotja, u   (ċ)     ġiet konvertita għall-autogas minn persuna kompetenti.   Kull persuna eliġibbli  hija ntitolata għal għotja waħda biss taħt din l-iskema.   Fejn l-applikant jikkwalifika għall-għotja, l-għotja titħallas direttament lill-applikant. L-għotja li tingħata m’għandhiex titqies bħala dħul għall-finijiet tal-income tax.   Aktar informazzjoni tinstab fil-link: http://www.transport.gov.mt/land-transport/government-scheme-to-incentivise-the-conversion-of-vehicles-to-autogas   Applikazzjonijiet taħt din l-iskema, flimkien mad-dokumenti kollha relevanti, għandhom jiġu ppreżentati jew mibgħuta mill-applikant lit-Taqsima tal-Liċenzjar  ta’ Sewwieqa u Vetturi, Hornworks Ditch, Floriana, Sala Ċ, bejn is-7.30 a.m. u nofs inhar fil-ġranet tax-xogħol.     Read more