The Scottish Accessible Transport Alliance (SATA) has published a strategy and action plan aimed at ensuring ensuring that disabled people have an effective say in how transport services are planned and that all new services are fully accessible over the next five years. Among the specific proposals in the Plan are the provision of disability awareness training for public transport staff. Read the strategy here.
I love living in Pencaitland
Fiona O’Donnell has been the Member of Parliament for East Lothian from 6 May 2010 and lives in the constituency. From October 2011 to June 2012, she served as Shadow Minister for the Natural Environment and Fisheries. In 2012 she joined the House of Commons’ International Development Committee. She is also currently a member of the Commons’ Committees on Standards and Privileges. She is a Patron of the charity Malaria No More UK.
I find that taking some time to think about what an ideal future might look like is usually a productive exercise, so I was happy to dust off the crystal ball and give some thought to rural public transport in 2030.
As well as thinking of this in terms of future public policy, it is also something I am concerned about in my own life. I love living in Pencaitland, I worry about a time which is drawing increasingly close when I won’t be able to drive. Could I continue to live in this beautiful rural location? It is not just about my travel needs but also thinking about my family being able to visit me.
RELBUS Committee Meeting on Wednesday
The next RELBUS committee meeting will be on Wednesday (28th January) at 7pm when the focus will be on transport and social inclusion in rural areas. View the agenda.
Please email info@relbus.org.uk if you are interested in coming along.
Lothian Country Buses joins other local bus companies in signing up to our Bus Charter
Welcome to Lothian Country Buses who started running Service 104 between Edinburgh and Haddington in September. We are delighted that they are fully committed to the East Lothian Bus Passenger Charter, and are raising awareness of it on their buses. Visit their website for more information.
