Over 300 million free bus trips made by young people across Scotland since 2022
Children and young people in Scotland have now made over 300 million free bus journeys since the Scottish Government introduced free travel for under-22s. Since January 2022, the scheme continues to transform how young people are traveling by bus, saving people money, supporting greener travel, and boosting the economy by opening up access to education, […]
Decrease in number of people killed on Scotland’s roads ‘welcome’ says Stephen Flynn
Provisional road casualty figures released today by Transport Scotland show a decrease in road fatalities between 2024 and 2025, and a reduction in overall casualties over the same period. In 2025 there were 134 road fatalities, a decrease of 26 from 160 in 2024. There were 1,906 serious casualties in 2025, a reduction of 4% […]
Transport Scotland launches £1.94bn procurement for A9 Dualling Framework Agreement
Transport Scotland has taken another step forward in delivering the A9 Dualling Programme with the publication of a £1.94 billion Contract Notice on Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) inviting contractors to bid for a new delivery Framework Agreement to deliver the remaining 58 miles, yet to commence procurement (92.4km). The delivery framework has been developed following […]
Scotland: Stephen Flynn meets resilience staff ahead of major events
Scotland’s new Transport Secretary has visited the Traffic Scotland National Control Centre to meet resilience staff and hear plans to help keep Scotland moving during a busy summer of events. The transport network will have a major role to play in the coming months, with Glasgow hosting the Commonwealth Games, the Edinburgh Festival bringing visitors from […]
Stephen Flynn replaces Fiona Hyslop as Scotland’s transport secretary
Former Westminster SNP leader Stephen Flynn has been appointed as the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Transport and Tourism at the Scottish Government, with his rejigged role in John Swinney’s top team immediately giving him responsibility for the long-promised dualling of the A9 and A96 trunk roads, says Press and Journal. Mr Flynn, formerly the SNP’s […]