Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Latest transport updates and news, as well as useful links to other websites for travel advice and information.

We’re working with transport operators and other partner organisations across Scotland to support the Scottish Government’s response to COVID-19

Transport Transition Plan published

New guidance for passengers and operators in Scotland was announced on 26 May by Transport Secretary Michael Matheson, as part of the Transport Transition Plan.

Stay at home, protect our NHS, save lives

People are continuing to follow Government guidance and limit travel to essential journeys only.

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It is important to follow advice to stay at home unless it is essential to go out. By doing this we can all help to reduce the spread of coronavirus, protect our NHS and save lives.

Scotland's transport sector thanks key workers and the NHS

The Scottish Government has been clear in advising that only essential travel should be undertaken at this time. This applies whether you are using public transport or walking, cycling or driving.

Limited public transport services continue to operate to ensure people who absolutely need to get to work can continue to do so. Visit Traveline Scotland or check with your operator for the latest information on services.

Scotland to move to Phase One of easing lockdown

The First Minister confirmed on 28 May that Scotland will now move to Phase One of easing the COVID-19 lockdown.

After working with representative bodies, employers and trade unions from the construction sector, updated guidance has been published to help construction restart safely and recover from the damaging impact of COVID-19:

Cabinet Secretary sets out latest transport response to Covid-19 outbreak

On 13 May, Transport Secretary Michael Matheson provided an update on progress towards delivering an effective transport system once the lockdown is lifted.

Mr Matheson has held meetings with representatives from across the transport sector including bus, rail, aviation and ferries, to discuss how operators can begin to bounce back from the impact of the outbreak.

£10 million to support pop-up active travel infrastructure

On 28 April, Michael Matheson, Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity, delivered a speech to Scottish Parliament to update on the transport response to COVID-19.

To better enable physical distancing, he announced that the Scottish Government will fully fund a new infrastructure programme for pop-up walking and cycling routes or temporary improvements to existing routes. This will be supported by a package of guidance and support to local authorities from Transport Scotland and Sustrans Scotland for improvements such as widened pavements and cycle lanes.

Road construction and maintenance

In response to Scottish Government guidelines, we've requested that our road operating companies cease all non-essential operations and maintenance, and that this is done safely and efficiently. We have also implemented a managed shutdown of construction work on our new roads project sites.