Question reference: S3W-02330
- Date lodged: 23 July 2007
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Current status: Answered by Stewart Stevenson on 7 August 2007
Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, in light of its commitment to an integrated transport system, whether it will make representations to Citylink to provide additional buses when scheduled buses are full, particularly for people travelling from the islands to Glasgow or Uig who find themselves stranded on arrival.
Answer
he Scottish Executive iscommitted to encouraging a more integrated transport network as part of theimplementation of the National Transport Strategy. We are also working closely with key stakeholders to implementMoving into the Future – an Action Plan for Buses to benefit passengers andfurther improve the experience of using bus services.
However, the provision oflocal bus services is a matter for bus operators and local transportauthorities working together to meet the needs of local communities.