EV charging changes in Scotland explained at event
The ChargePlace Scotland network and Energy Saving Trust are hosting a series of online information events to explain the forthcoming transition from a public to a commercial EV charging network in the country. ChargePlace Scotland (CPS), established by the Scottish Government over a decade ago, is entering a period of significant change. Over the next […]
Scotland spending £6.3m more on EV charge points
The Scottish Government has allocated £6.3 million through the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund to support eleven Local Authorities across Glasgow City Region and Ayrshire region install more charge points. This is in addition to 6,000 already installed in the country, a target Transport Scotland says was met two years earlier than the target thanks to […]
“Every business affected” by Fort William traffic congestion
Businesses in Fort William in Scotland are warning that traffic congestion is preventing them from expanding. Lochaber Chamber of Commerce said getting through the town had long been a problem but it was now at “crisis point”. The Scottish government said it had plans for improving travel through the town, reports the BBC. Fort William […]
UK drivers facing 20mph speed limit on “all roads”
Other parts of the UK could follow Wales in mandating 20mph limits on all roads. Scottish politicians are calling for a similar measure to be implemented across the country. Mark Ruskell, Green transport spokesperson, said: “Lower speeds save lives. There are people who are alive and well today thanks to Wales’s default 20mph limit.” Transport […]
Scottish housing estate used as ‘free car park’ to avoid LEZ fines
Residents of a housing estate on the edge of one of Scotland’s low emission zones (LEZs) say their neighbourhood has been turned into “a free car park” because of the scheme. Homeowners in Sighthill in Glasgow told the BBC that motorists are avoiding the city’s LEZ and high parking charges by leaving their vehicles on the estate. The Scotsman reports that […]
Scotland orders new fleet of zero-emission buses
The Scottish Government has announced that investment is being committed to the delivery of new net-zero transport measures. A new consortium has ordered 252 zero-emission buses, supported by £41.7 million worth of Scottish Government funding. Alongside this, a nationwide charging network will be rolled out to be used by buses, coaches and HGVs. The investment that is […]
Scotland’s most powerful EV charging hub goes live
Scotland’s most powerful electric vehicle (EV) charging hub, installed by SSE, has been officially opened by Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop. The Myrekirk Roundabout site in Dundee will feature a total of 24 ultra-rapid charging bays with a total capacity of almost two and a half megawatts, the equivalent of 68,311 gallons of petrol. Eight […]
Scottish Government to give multi-million-pound boost to EV infrastructure
The Scottish Government has announced a £7m fund to help five Scottish councils adopt greener transport. Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, The Highland Council, Moray Council and Dundee City Council will benefit from the cash boost to enhance their electric vehicle (EV) charging network. The government hopes the fund will encourage further investment from the private sector, which […]
Scottish Government to implement asylum seekers bus travel pilot
The Scottish Government will “develop and deliver” a pilot giving asylum seekers free bus travel in the next year, an official document has said. The issue is currently subject to a petition before a Holyrood committee, but former first minister Humza Yousaf said in September it was under “active consideration” by Government. The Scottish Government […]
Over £7 million pledged to support electric vehicle infrastructure in Scotland
The Scottish Government is providing over £7 million across Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, The Highland Council, Moray Council and Dundee City Council to encourage greater private investment in the electric vehicle (EV) charging network. In line with the Scottish Government’s vision for the public electric vehicle charging network, significant private investment will be required to […]
