2005 News Items

Planning permission granted by the Cairngorms National Park Planning Committee

Next round of Plugged-in Communities Fund opens.

Infrastructure funding confirmed ahead of Better Buses roundtable

Help for Local Authorities, Regional Transport Partnerships and National Park Authorities to design and construct new projects

AI-enabled system will give staff early warning of dangerous driving

An independent evaluation of Scotland's National Concessionary Travel Scheme for Older and Disabled People has found the scheme continues to deliver significant benefits for cardholders, helping people save money, stay connected and live more independent lives.

Vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, charge point operators and consumers are being asked for their views on electric vehicle (EV) sales targets.

The Scottish Government has confirmed support of up to £6.2 million in total for bus operators to help with rising fuel costs as a result of the conflict in the middle east.

The Scottish Government has provided over £1 million to Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd (HIAL) for the full restoration of island air services operating from Inverness.

Transport Scotland, Scottish Rail Holdings and Caledonian Sleeper to develop a feasibility study