New early evening bus service hoped to ‘bridge gap’ in current provision
A new early evening bus service from Lerwick to Sumburgh is hoped to “bridge the gap” in current provision.
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Bus stations could feature digital displays with real time information showing when next service will arrive
Bus stops could soon feature digital displays providing waiting passengers with up to date information on when the next service will arrive.
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ZetTrans to host drop-in sessions throughout isles
Shetland’s transport partnership ZetTrans are set to hold 16 drop-in sessions which aims to gathers commuters views on the public bus network.
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Active travel role begins in isles
A new role identifying the isle’s challenges in active travel was created by Scotland’s walking charity Path’s For All. In partnership with ZetTrans, a development…
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Councillors to consider earlier Bressay ferry sailings
Earlier sailings for the Bressay ferry are to be considered by ZetTrans when its board meets next week. Sailings for the vessel begin at 7am…
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Bus operators struggling to maintain services amid driver shortage
Transport officials are scrabbling to maintain bus services after a number of operators handed their contracts back.
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ZetTrans appeal for help to shape future of transport
Shetland’s transport partnership is seeking the public’s views on a draft regional transport strategy.
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Scottish government could increase air discount to ease fare concerns – ZetTrans chief
ZetTrans chief Michael Craigie believes the Scottish government could increase the discount on flights to and from Shetland to around 80 or 90 per cent….
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Free bus travel could be considered in fare policy review
Free bus travel could be among the options considered following a public transport fare policy review.
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Views are sought on active travel strategy
A five year active travel strategy has now been launched by the council in draft form for consultation. It’s seeking the public’s views on walking,…
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Hial urged to hold talks with ZetTrans over air traffic control centralisation
A fresh attempt is being made by the council’s transport partnership ZetTrans to persuade Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (Hial) to ground its plans to
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Survey to study lockdown travel behaviours
ZetTrans, Shetland’s regional transport partnership, wants to hear from residents about how lockdown has affected sustainable travel behaviour across the isles, and to understand what
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Council ‘does not have the resources’ to respond to climate change quickly
The SIC “does not have the resources to respond to the climate change emergency at the speed people want us to”.
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Mossbank petition fails to get bus reinstated
A petition submitted on behalf of Mossbank residents asking for the 3.15pm bus from Mossbank school to be reinstated has been turned down.
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