Dr. John McCormick, Chair of the Scottish Association for Public Transport (SAPT), reports on the future of Scotland’s ferry fleet and the the Government’s commitment to reduce emissions by 2032….
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Scotland’s Pathway to Zero-Emission Buses: CPG Inquiry
Transform policy officer Laura Hyde-White reports on the Cross-Party Group for Sustainable Transport’s latest evidence session, which focused on the decarbonisation of Scotland’s bus fleet. The inquiry We’re raising awareness and…
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Rail Update | May 2023
In his latest update, policy advisor Paul Tetlaw details the current position of the railway in Scotland as well as the key Anglo-Scottish routes. He also comments on the progress…
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A Fossil-Free Future: CPG Inquiry Into the Decarbonisation of Public Transport
Transform policy officer Laura Hyde-White reports on the Cross-Party Group for Sustainable Transport’s latest inquiry into the decarbonisation of public transport which held its first evidence session in the Scottish…
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Fair, Inclusive and Green: A Just Transition for Transport
Transform Scotland has today sent a parliamentary briefing to all Members of the Scottish Parliament ahead of this afternoon’s debate, ‘Delivering on Climate Change and the Just Transition’. In our…
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What does 2023 have in store for Scottish transport?
Transform director, Colin Howden reports on what we can expect to see in Scotland’s transport sector in the year ahead. 2022 was a tumultuous year for Scottish transport, with the…
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‘Fair Fares’ needed to transform the fortunes of Scotland’s public transport
New report calls for Scotland to deploy a multi-modal, multi-operator ticketing system to make public transport simple, accessible and affordable. A new report published today calls for decisive action to…
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The end of the beginning: Reflections on NPF4
Transform Scotland’s Policy Advisor, Tom Flanagan, reflects on the NPF4 Ministerial Statement.
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The climate crisis dictates the need to halt new road construction now
We’ve issued a parliamentary briefing to all Members of the Scottish Parliament ahead of this afternoon’s opposition debate by the Scottish Conservatives promoting more road-building. Transform Scotland director Colin Howden…
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Scotland set to miss target for bus electrification
NEWS RELEASE Monday 5 September 2022 SCOTLAND SET TO MISS TARGET FOR BUS ELECTRIFICATION: New report reveals whether Programme for Government sustainable transport commitments are being met A new report published…
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Recent updates from Transform
Transform’s communications officer, Rachel McFarlane, reports on a few of our recent activities. Scottish Bus Week success! The first-ever Scottish Bus Week, which took place during the last week of…
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Decisive decade, or just business-as-usual?
Transform’s director Colin Howden reflects on the National Transport Strategy Delivery Plan, published on 8 June. On the face of it, there is much to welcome and indeed support in…
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