We’re calling for the Scottish Government to scrap peak rail fares permanently when the current pilot ends this spring. We’ve joined rail unions and environmental groups to urge the Scottish…
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Does transport worsen gender inequality?
This International Women’s Day, policy officer Laura Hyde-White reflects on the role of transport in the lives of women and asks ‘Who benefits from our transport systems, and who is…
Read moreWill Scotland be a champion for sustainable travel during the Euros?
Ahead of this year’s Euros we’ve sent an open letter to to the Scottish Football Association (SFA), calling for Scotland’s team to set an example and choose sustainable transport as…
Read moreNew campaign: A Wee Walk Works Wonders!
A wee walk works wonders Our new pilot campaign encourages Scots to embrace walking for short trips to cut travel costs and boost health. ‘A Wee Walk’ features four new…
Read moreWhat does the Scottish Budget mean for sustainable transport?
The Scottish Budget process draws to a close this afternoon, and it’s a real mixed bag for sustainable transport.
Read moreUnlimited public transport for a flat fare: What can Scotland learn from Germany’s €49 Ticket?
As part of our ‘Just the Ticket’ series which look at international ticketing practices for public transport, Policy advisor Nigel Bagshaw reports on Germany’s D-Ticket: the country’s latest sustainable transport…
Read moreFee or free? Edinburgh’s workplace parking levy plans: Submit your views
The City of Edinburgh Council are looking into the feasibility of a Workplace Parking Levy – and are looking for views ahead of 6 February 2024. The Council currently has…
Read moreTransport Myths: Sorting fact from fiction
A recent blog from the Campaign for Better Transport (CBT, Transform Scotland’s equivalent south of the border) tackled five common transport myths to sort fact from fiction. Transform policy advisor…
Read moreWhere’s the priority? Our reaction to bus funding cancellation
The Scottish Government has confirmed that there are ‘no plans’ to provide funding for its Bus Partnership Fund – a fund originally announced in 2019 as a climate emergency response….
Read moreStreamlined and Sustainable: LNER’s New Fare Structure Paves the Way for Hassle-Free Rail Travel
Rail company LNER has today announced its pilot to simplify fares across all of its trains. Transform rail policy advisor Paul Tetlaw comments on the ticket structure overhaul: “The latest…
Read moreA Happy New Year – well, perhaps!
Welcoming in the new year, director Colin Howden, reviews the latest for sustainable transport in Scotland and what we can hope for in 2024. A Happy New Year – well,…
Read moreA festive message
The team at Transform Scotland would like to take this opportunity to give a big thank you to all those who have supported our work this year. We wish you…
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