There is no gainsaying that people deserve transport options that enable them to connect with their community, even if they have mobility-restricting disabilities or any other factor that may result in additional transport needs.

Community Transport is leading the way to net zero thanks to new investment from Transport Scotland with support from Energy Saving Trust and backed by CTA’s Team Scotland.

We’re delighted that 18 Community Transport operators across Scotland will benefit from £1.6 million of new funding to purchase Electric Vehicles (EVs) after being successful in the second round of the Plugged-In Communities Grant Fund.

People are at the heart of Community Transport – the people who rely on the sector’s services and the people who work so hard to keep its wheels turning every single day.

Could carbon literacy training help you and your organisation respond to the Climate Emergency? 

Lara shares her reflections on CTA’s recent experience

In October 2022 The Department for Transport (DfT) launched a call for evidence that sought views on potential opportunities to improve our driving licensing regime. They wished to explore whether there are any further opportunities that could be available to them that were partly due to the fact that we had left the European Union and had the freedom to change our legislation to improve our testing and licensing regime. 

CTA recently responded to DFT’s consultation regarding the ending of sales of non-zero emission minibuses, CTA welcomed the opportunity to provide evidence on the challenges in moving to a zero-emission fleet for the community transport sector, sharing our guidance on what an appropriate end of sales date might be, and add comment on the extent of government intervention necessary to accelerate the transition for our sector. To read the full response please follow the link here

Overview of our response

Technology is changing transport. From Google Maps and contactless payments to mobile ticketing and ride hailing apps, the way many of us move around has been transformed by new digital and personalised products and services over the last decade.

The Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee of the Scottish Parliament will be a prominent and influential one in this parliamentary session, as Scotland steps up its efforts to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2045 and end our contribution to climate change.

The Scottish Government recently concluded a consultation on its plans for a National Care Service for Scotland, which will be of significant interest to many CTA members in Scotland.

The idea has evolved from a recommendation of the Feeley Review of adult social care. It also featured in manifestos of the SNP, Scottish Greens and Scottish Labour ahead of the Holyrood elections in May 2021.