Stories tagged with Tag: Transport

Electric vehicles, automated ferries and car share schemes feature in net-zero transport strategy

A 20 year transport strategy will focus mainly on achieving net-zero targets – with electric vehicles, hydrogen ferries and car share schemes all playing possible

February 27, 2022 | 11.00am

Young people encouraged to apply for free bus travel

A free bus travel scheme is hoped to help young people access work, education and leisure activities. Anyone aged five-21 and living in Scotland can…

January 10, 2022 | 1.30pm

Decision on long-sought improvements to ‘death trap’ road set for January

A councillor has told of his involvement in a serious accident on a busy stretch of road in highlighting the urgent need for improved safety.

November 22, 2021 | 2.03pm

Loganair under ‘tremendous pressure’ after seven-fold increase in customer calls

Loganair has reported a seven-fold increase in the number of calls to its customer team with many folk needing to rearrange bookings due to Covid-19

September 15, 2021 | 4.23pm

Restrictions to ease on public transport – but face coverings still required

The move “beyond level zero” from Monday will see some restrictions eased on public transport. The SIC said the “correct fare only” requirement will be…

August 6, 2021 | 1.15pm

Sumburgh-bound flight declares emergency

A plane bound for Sumburgh airport declared an in-flight emergency.

August 3, 2021 | 10.32am

‘Dramatic’ changes for transport could see Uber-style buses, bike pools and car sharing, meeting hears

Demand responsive bus services, bike pools and car sharing are some of the ideas being considered for the future of transport in Shetland.

May 4, 2021 | 10.51am

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NorthLink’s new freight vessels could also take up to 200 passengers

New freight vessels serving the Northern Isles could also carry up to 200 passengers. Transport Scotland provided an update on the vessel design options for…

March 18, 2021 | 2.39pm

Covid testing of travellers to Shetland ‘difficult’ to introduce

Transport Scotland has said plans to test visitors to Shetland have proven more challenging to introduce than first thought. TS’s Alan McCabe gave a report…

March 18, 2021 | 2.23pm

Shetland coach tour operator welcomes Covid-19 fund but fears some will miss out

Isles coach operators will have the opportunity to apply for a share of a £10 million fund to support their businesses through the Covid-19 crisis…

February 5, 2021 | 12.49pm

NorthLink’s Shetland services at risk of disruption all weekend due to ‘extreme conditions’ in Aberdeen

Lifeline ferry services between Shetland and the mainland face risk of further disruption over the coming days.

February 5, 2021 | 11.11am

Wishart welcomes fair ferry funding announcement for Shetland

Shetland’s MSP has added her voice to the chorus of approval greeting the news of fair funding for the inter-islands ferry.

January 29, 2021 | 1.09pm

Gritter came off road amid reports of black ice around Lerwick

The SIC’s fleet of gritters has been battling to keep the roads safe amid widespread from across Shetland last night – with one of its

January 25, 2021 | 10.32am