Glossary

National Transport Accessibility Steering Group

A stakeholder group consisting of transport providers and disability groups, chaired by Transport Scotland Accessible Travel Policy Team.

Changing Places

Changing Places toilets have specified modifications which meet the needs of individuals with learning or physical disabilities.

Department for Transport (DfT)

The Department for Transport is the English equivalent of Transport Scotland.

Disability Equality Scotland (DES)

DES are a membership organisation for disabled people and disability groups/organisations.

Mobility and Access Committee for Scotland (MACS)

MACS are an advisory body who advise Scottish Minister in accessible travel issues.

National Concessionary Travel Scheme

The Scheme provides unlimited free bus travel across Scotland on eligible services for older and disabled people.

National Entitlement Card (NEC)

The NEC allows older and disabled people to access transport on eligible modes free of charge.

Regional Transport Partnerships (RTPs)

The collective name for Scotland’s seven Transport Partnerships.