Transport

Concerns over a proposal to increase ferry fares on peak time services have been raised by Scottish Conservative MSP Donald Cameron.

David MacBrayne, parent company of CalMac Ferries, has reported another year of increasing passenger numbers, breaking the 5.5 million barrier in 2017/18.

Ongoing investment in Argyll and Bute’s is halting deteriorating roads and beginning to improve the overall road network condition.

Scottish Liberal Democrat transport spokesperson Mike Rumbles has called on the Scottish Government to implement a long-term plan of investment for ferry services.

Since October 2007 more than 73,000 ferries have been delayed or cancelled on 29 routes operated by CalMac, according to figures obtained by the Conservatives.

A woman has hit out at the train to ferry changeover at Wemyss Bay, an issue that was supposed to have been resolved when the timetable changed earlier this year.

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has completed a £6 million project that will provide those travelling to and from Bute with a more resilient ferry service.

Donald Cameron MSP has hit out at the Scottish Government after larger HGV vehicles were unable to reach the mainland via road or sea from Bute during Storm Callum.

Councillors have agreed Argyll and Bute Council’s top transport priorities, aimed at promoting economic growth and social inclusion.

Council leader Ailleen Morton and Transport Minister Humza Yousaf have agreed to set up a group to look at transport infrastructure.

Drivers across Scotland are advised to travel with extra caution, as the latest weather warnings for the country are announced.

CalMac Ferries are reminding passengers of the latest disruption information to their services.

The independent Community Board set up to provide an insight into the issues affecting island and rural communities for ferry operator CalMac met for the first time recently and agreed how it will operate.

Ferry operator CalMac is launching a new campaign to reinforce its zero tolerance policy on unacceptable behaviour.

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has picked up a national accolade for its refurbishment project at Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal.

Frustration has been voiced regarding the rail link via Scot rail to Wemyss Bay and the onward journey to Bute via the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry.

Argyll & Bute MP Brendan O’Hara (SNP) believes his constituency could learn a great deal from the road tunnel network in the Faroe Islands.

Environmental groups and The Scottish Greens have called on the UK Government to do more to tackle air pollution.

At 90 per cent, Scotrail’s passenger satisfaction is back to its normal high levels, according to a new poll.