⚠️ Update: The #SustainableTransportCPG final freight session, originally scheduled for tonight (17 Feb) is now rescheduled for Thursday 12 March 1-2pm, online only.
Register here if you haven't booked a place: www.tickettailor.com/events/cross...
We'll carry all existing bookings over.
Good to see the money raised from LEZ enforcement (almost £800k) being reinvested where it counts.
From supporting businesses and schools on air quality to trialling bus lanes, this is how cleaner air policies should work 👇
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How much of Scotland’s emissions plan is riding on electric vehicles?
The answer: too much.
Scottish Government's latest Draft Climate Change Plan predicates up to 95%(!) of the total transport emissions reduction on rapid EV uptake.
Read our response to the Plan:
transform.scot/2026/01/29/h...
How can we improve Scotland’s low-carbon pathways to global markets?
Join us next month for the final session in the #SustainableTransportCPG's freight series to explore how Scotland is decarbonising its exports.
Book a place here 👇
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Excellent comment by @staceyoflaherty.bsky.social @transform.scot
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Confirming £60m for bus priority in 2026-27 (more due in later years)
At last, a more realistic allocation. Now get on with it, Councils (and don't put them through hoops, Transport Scotland).
Our first thoughts on today's #ScotBudget:
"We’re pleased to see the introduction of a private jet tax. We now need the government to build on this move towards fairer pricing for the most polluting mode of transport by tackling frequent flyers and reducing short haul domestic flights."
Six questions for Scottish transport in 2026
2026 is a big year for Scottish politics.
With Holyrood elections in May, Director Colin Howden asks 6 hard questions on bus priority, traffic reduction, public transport funding and scrutiny👇
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🎁 Before we sign off for the festive period, here’s our year wrapped:
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From championing rail in Parliament to challenging SUVs on our streets, it’s been a busy year making the case for sustainable transport.
We'll be back on 5 January for a busy 2026!
Tackling traffic and improving journey times is critical to better buses.
Our bus policy advisor Chris Day provides a critical commentary of the recent debate on #bus, checking the pulse on party positions ahead of #Holyrood2026 elections.
Read in full here:
transform.scot/2025/12/16/b...
This is a hybrid event, taking place in the Scottish Parliament (Committee Room 5) and online via Teams, 18:00 - 19:30.
Register here:
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The discussion will be convened by Graham Simpson MSP and will feature presentations from:
• Kathleen MacFadden, Group Supply Chain Manager, Highland Spring
• Tim Dexter, Vehicle Policy Manager, Transport & Environment
Convener Graham Simpson pictured with panelists Oliver Lord, Emma Bayliss-Chan and Toby Hiles at the CPG event, 1 October.
⏰Tonight is the second session in the CPG’s freight series, where we’ll explore how Scotland is shaping low-carbon cross-border freight. This session will look at rail freight developments, electric truck innovation, and what the future holds for sustainable UK supply chains.
But, Emilia says the Chancellor missed a major opportunity.
SUVs - the UK’s heaviest, most polluting vehicles - remain untouched by tax reform. A Large Vehicle Levy could raise nearly £2bn a year to reinvest in public transport and address the damage these vehicles cause.
🚗 UK Budget Response from Transform Scotland
Transform Scotland spokesperson, Emilia Lauder, welcomes the Chancellor’s baby steps toward fairer motoring taxes. The new mileage-based charge for EVs and long-overdue changes to fuel duty finally move us closer to a 'polluter pays' system.
Following widespread speculation that the Chancellor will announce plans for a pay-per-mile charge for electric vehicle use in tomorrow's UK Budget, here's the article initially written for @transform.scot's 'Ideas for Investment' report.
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Other cities across Europe are already tackling this, with policies that prioritise people over oversized vehicles, and Scotland can too.
This Road Safety Week, let’s start the conversation - and make our streets safer for everyone.
👉 Read it here:
transform.scot/2025/11/20/t...
That’s why we’re excited to share our new paper, "The harms of SUV use in Scottish cities,” written by Professor Adrian Davis. It discusses something many of us have noticed: cars are getting bigger, heavier, and harder to live alongside.
🚦 It’s Road Safety Week, and like many of you, we’ve been thinking about what it feels like to move through our cities, whether that's walking kids to school, cycling to work, or just trying to cross the road.
"Swift action vital to secure Edinburgh’s public transport future"
🚋 Transform publishes its response to The City of Edinburgh Council's consultation on the Edinburgh north-south tram line.
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It's massively overdue for UK Government to start taxing polluters rather than labour.
We’ve joined forces across civil society & have written a joint letter to the HM Treasury advising urgent tax reform on the UK’s heaviest, most polluting cars.
We’re calling for change: a straightforward large vehicle levy, that would raise nearly £2bn for vital public investment.
#AutumnBudget
This event is exclusive to Transform members. If you're interested in becoming a member, head on over to our website: transform.scot/join-us/
Hurry, spaces are limited!
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Our next Network Briefing is nearly here! 🚉
We're delighted to welcome speakers from ScotRail, Rail Freight Group and Women In Rail for a session focused on rail.
🗓️ Tuesday 18 November
🕥 10:30 – 12:00 (online)
Lovemybus is running until 31st March - don't miss out!
👉 Are you a parent or teacher keen to bring this to your school?
👉 A bus operator who wants to inspire the next generation?
👉 A local supporter who wants to see this rolled out in your community?
Get involved:
transform.scot/our-work/our...
Previously, we:
📍Reached 10,000+ young people in 22 local authority areas
📍Partnered with 9 major bus companies - including Stagecoach, McGill’s, First, Lothian, West Coast Motors & Borders Buses
📍Delivered 200 interactive presentations
Lovemybus is hitting the road again! 🚌
We’re excited to relaunch our 'lovemybus' campaign, delivering fun and educational youth programmes to schools across Scotland.
Hop on board here: www.facebook.com/lovemybus.yo...
Read the full article here:
transform.scot/2025/10/22/d...
Jamie asks "will the plan show the leadership needed to deliver sustained and steep carbon reductions, or will it use the new budgets regime to punt reductions into the future, under the cover of ‘not in our term of office’ thinking, or fantastical ‘direct air carbon capture’ techno-fixes?"
Transform policy advisor Jamie Wallace examines the key priorities and challenges the Scottish Government must address in its draft Climate Change Plan. The plan will be released in the next few weeks and will be the first in the context of a new system of five-year carbon budgets.
