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UK’s first driverless bus service takes Edinburgh passengers over Forth Road Bridge

A driverless bus has taken passengers over the Forth Road bridge, marking the launch of the UK's first autonomous bus service. It ran from Ferry Toll to Edinburgh Park.

Edinburgh Live

UK's first driverless bus service launched over Forth Road Bridge

Scotland's Transport Minister Kevin Stewart was one of the first to strap in for the short journey between Ferry Toll, near Inverkeithing in Fife, and Edinburgh Park on Thursday.

Daily Record

UK's first driverless bus takes passengers across Forth Road Bridge

A DRIVERLESS bus has taken passengers across the Forth Road Bridge, marking the launch of the UK’s first autonomous bus service.

The National (Scotland)

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Nationalising TransPennine services must mean real change – Scottish minister

Scottish transport minister Kevin Stewart said the service had been ‘unacceptably poor for too long’.

The Independent UK

UK's first driverless bus service has been launched

The service will operate on a trial basis until 2025

Wales Online

UK’s first driverless bus service launched over Forth Road Bridge

The service will start taking paying customers between Fife and Edinburgh on Monday.

The Independent UK

Islanders demand minister intervenes over ferry cuts which sees main ferry redeployed

ISLANDERS are demanding an “emergency intervention” from Transport Minister Kevin Stewart makes as they warned service could force them into…

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Islanders call for ’emergency intervention’ over changes to ferry services

Mull and Iona Ferry Committee chair writes to the transport minister demanding action ahead of summer season

Insider UK

Further disruption to Orkney ferry services after Pentalina grounding

Additional services have been added by Northlink between Stromness on Orkney and Scrabster on the mainland

Insider UK

Transport minister urges quick probe after Orkney ferry runs aground

TRANSPORT minister Kevin Stewart has called for an investigation into the running aground of a ferry on Orkney to be completed quickly...

The National (Scotland)

Transport minister urges quick probe after ferry runs aground

Smoke was detected in the engine room on Saturday night before the vessel was grounded on Orkney

Insider UK

Delays at Ayr and Girvan train stations must be tackled by new transport minister, says MSP

Sharon Dowey has said that 'passengers deserve a better service'.

Daily Record

Galloway and West Dumfries MSP to meet new Transport Minister over A75 upgrades

Finlay Carson has secured talks with Kevin Stewart to discuss upgrading the road, including a by-pass around Crocketford and Springholm

Daily Record

MSP urges Ministers to intervene over 15 per cent bus fare hikes in Ayrshire

Mr Smyth is urging Ministers to introduce fare caps, and consider a reversal in the cuts in support to companies so that the cost of travel is affordable and local bus routes are maintained.

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Community reassured after small chunks of concrete fall from crash-damaged Perthshire flyover

Carse of Gowrie councillor Angus Forbes highlighted the crumbling debris that dropped onto the closed southbound lane of the A90 stretch at St Madoes

Insider UK

Easter ferries restored - but islanders still face weeks without services

CalMac chief executive apologies for the disruption this is causing at the start of the tourist season

The Independent UK

World’s first self-driving bus service launches next month

Stagecoach announced the ground-breaking scheme over Scotland’s Forth Road Bridge will begin on May 15.

The National (Scotland)

New minister vows to help islanders hit by CalMac ferry cancellation

New transport minister Kevin Stewart has vowed to do “all that I can” to help islanders hit by ferry disruption...

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Who is Allan Angus? Story behind the man namechecked in FM's resignation speech

NICOLA Sturgeon namechecked one person in her resignation speech which brought to a close an eight-year career at the top of Scottish politics.

Nottingham Post

'Despicable' gang of conmen defrauded Nottinghamshire pensioners with 'scare tactics'

They pressured elderly residents into roof repair works

The National (Scotland)

Do not wait until after Christmas to seek help on mental health, says minister

PEOPLE struggling with their mental health are being urged not to wait until the festive period ends to seek support.

The National (Scotland)

UK Government urged to boost social security Christmas bonus payment

THE UK Government is being urged to increase its £10 Christmas bonus in line with the rate of inflation to bolster support for households over…

The National (Scotland)

Key links could be lost under National Care Service plans, MSPs told

KEY partnerships in homelessness and social care could be lost in the current proposals to establish a National Care Service, a Holyrood committee…

Daily Record

Former SNP health secretary Alex Neil brands National Care Service 'nonsensical'

The Scottish Government has been warned its plans to take control of social care services across the country lack detail.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish councils to be forced to bid against private firms for care funding

SCOTTISH councils will have to bid against private companies to continue to provide care services under the Government’s plans for a National Care…

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