Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the announcement of £7 million from the Scottish Government to upgrade transport in an effort to mitigate against Covid-19. A newly established Public, School and Community Transport COVID-19 Mitigation Fund will support measures on buses, taxis and private hire vehicles, trams, subway and local ferries and planes that are used... Continue Reading →
Local Organisations Encouraged to Apply for Cycling Friendly Funding
Ruth Maguire MSP has encouraged North Ayrshire businesses, secondary schools and community groups to apply for funding from Cycling Scotland’s Cycling Friendly initiative. A £1.7 million fund from the Scottish Government has been opened and open to applications from across the country in order to make cycling more accessible for people where they live, work... Continue Reading →
Next Steps for Passengers and Transport Sector
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed new guidance for passengers and operators in Scotland which has been produced to help prepare for the lifting of some lockdown restrictions. Today’s travel guidance is published as part of the Transport Transition Plan. It follows the publication of a detailed route map by the Scottish Government regarding next steps... Continue Reading →