LOCAL MSP WELCOMES SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT TAKING OVER SCOTRAIL Local MSP Ruth Maguire has welcomed the announcement that the SNP Scottish Government is taking over the running of the country’s rail franchise. ScotRail services will move into public sector control when the current franchise with Abellio expires - expected to happen in March 2022. Transport Secretary Michael Matheson... Continue Reading →
Transport Upgrade Funding to Help Protect Against Covid Announced
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 →
Additional £63 Million Announced to Support Bus Services
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed additional funding of £63 million to support bus services from 17 August until 8 November. The funding from the Scottish Government is to cover the expected loss of fare-paying passenger revenue for bus operators due to continued compliance with physical distancing guidelines and reduced capacity in the midst of efforts... Continue Reading →
Additional Funding Announced for Bus Operators During Phase 2
The Scottish Government has approved an additional £46.7 million to support bus operators increasing services as Phase 2 of the Covid-19 route map is gradually applied. As further lockdown restrictions are lifted as part of Phase 2, passengers, major employers, business organisations and the public are being asked to play their part in ensuring that... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 