Transport Scotland has released a new policy statement after its 20% car traffic reduction target was called into question, Public affairs manager Laura Hyde-White said: We welcome the Government’s continued…
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Scottish bus manufacturing jobs on the line: Our response
In today’s First Minister’s Questions, MSPs are discussing the news that up to 400 jobs are at risk at Scottish bus maker Alexander Dennis. The company plans to close down…
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UK Spending Review funds must be prioritised for scottish Public Transport
Today’s UK Spending Review, including the announcement by Chancellor Rachel Reeves of £15.6 billion in new investment for local transport infrastructure in England, marks a major step forward for public…
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A ‘Just Transition’ for transport? Our response to the Government’s draft plan
Transform has today (Monday 19 May) submitted its response to the Scottish Government’s Draft Just Transition Plan for Transport. We welcome the Draft Plan’s useful summary of inequalities in Scotland’s…
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What does the 2025-26 Programme for Government mean for sustainable transport?
After a trend of delays and backtracking, this week’s new Programme for Government (PfG) offers some overdue progress on public transport. The permanent abolition of ScotRail peak fares is welcomed…
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Our walking campaign shortlisted for three awards
In March 2024, we launched A Wee Walk Works Wonders, a media campaign to encourage people to walk for short journeys instead of taking the car. We are delighted to…
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Welcome for ScotRail peak fares abolition
Director Colin Howden responds to today’s announcement that peak fares on ScotRail services will be abolished. “We’re delighted to see the Scottish Government prioritise public transport users after a series…
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Will the Programme for Government put public transport users first?
Ahead of tomorrow’s Programme for Government, we’re calling for a renewed focus on supporting public transport users – starting with urgent investment in bus priority. Despite repeated commitments to reduce…
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War on the motorist? Our briefing for MSPs
We’re calling on MSPs to reject divisive rhetoric and back a transport system that works for everyone – not just drivers. Ahead of this afternoon’s Holyrood debate on the so-called…
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Commitment to 20% car traffic reduction dropped: Our response
Public affairs manager Laura Hyde-White responds to the Scottish Government’s decision to drop its car traffic reduction commitment: It is deeply disappointing to see the Government abandon its target to…
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UK Government will have to take action on fuel duty for Railways to be able to compete
Transform Scotland has submitted its response to the UK Department for Transport’s ‘A Railway Fit For Britain’s Future’ consultation. You can read both our response and the Scottish Association for…
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Celebrating 10 years of Transform Creative – A Q&A with our team
Our social enterprise design agency Transform Creative is turning 10! Over the past decade, we’ve had the privilege of working on meaningful projects that make a difference. To celebrate, we…
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