Driving Community Forward: How the Strathie Hopper Took Shape

This post is written by our Development Manager for Scotland Nicola Mitchell. If you're a CTA Member looking for similar support you can find and get in touch with your country team on our Contact Us page.


Across Scotland, communities are finding practical and innovative ways to tackle transport challenges. In the Vale of Strathmore, the story of the Strathie Hopper is a powerful example of what can be achieved when local determination is matched with the right support.

New Insurance Cover Removes Barrier for Community Car Clubs

The Community Transport Association (CTA), working closely with our Insurance Partners Business Choice Direct (BCD), is delighted to announce the launch of a new insurance offer designed specifically for Community Car Clubs.

 

This wouldn’t have been possible without the support and collaboration of our partners and sector colleagues: Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK), The Scottish Rural & Islands Transport Community (SRITC) CIC, Edge Innovation Ltd, Derwent Valley Car Club and the Blackhall Mill Community Association.

 

(Rescheduled Date) Community Building Session: Get Ready for Community Transport Week!

Community Building Session: Get Ready for Community Transport Week!

We’d love for you to join us at our rescheduled Community Building Session (CBS), where we’ll be focusing on how you can get involved in Community Transport Week 2025 (13–17 October) under this year’s theme: “More Than a Minibus.”

This session is about making CT Week work for you – whether that means gaining local recognition, strengthening community support, or just taking a moment to celebrate everything you and your team do.

Community Building Session: Get Ready for Community Transport Week!

Community Building Session: Get Ready for Community Transport Week!

We’d love for you to join us at our August Community Building Session (CBS), where we’ll be focusing on how you can get involved in Community Transport Week 2025 (13–17 October) under this year’s theme: “More Than a Minibus.”

This session is about making CT Week work for you – whether that means gaining local recognition, strengthening community support, or just taking a moment to celebrate everything you and your team do.