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We are the national alliance for sustainable transport – we campaign for better, fairer and greener transport in Scotland.

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 09/09/2026
The advantages that the existing tramline has brought, and the recent effects of not being able to operate the section from Princes Street to Newhaven, has demonstrated how vital Edinburgh’s trams are.
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 15/06/2026
Trams cut traffic, reduce emissions, tackle poverty and connect some of the city’s most deprived areas. With the council's consultation results now published, debate has reopened on what the city should look like over the coming years. Our comment: transform.scot/2026/06/15/e...
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Edinburgh's next tramline - Transform Scotland
The publication of the City of Edinburgh Council’s North-South tram consultation results has renewed debate about the future of Edinburgh’s transport network. Transform policy advisor Nigel Bagshaw ar...
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 12/06/2026
Motornormativity, community severance, transport poverty, forced car ownership, car bloat... All this & more unpacked in SPICe's latest transport blog. An excellent 8 minute read unpacking issues rarely understood outside academia and policy circles 👇 spice-spotlight.scot/2026/06/11/t...
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Thinking about transport
This post briefly introduces some key transport policy concepts, with a view to informing debate on transport matters in the new parliamentary session, with a particular focus on road transport.
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 28/05/2026
What's next for Scotland's train fleet? ScotRail now operates the 2nd oldest fleet in Britain. Today we launched our new paper ‘Scotland’s Next Trains’, setting out the critical need for a national investment plan to renew our ageing network. Read it here 👇 shorturl.at/SSjJ2
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 18/05/2026
The SNP has won a fifth successive election. But what does a new dynamic of fragmented opposition mean for transport? We're reporting on how the new makeup at Holyrood could shape the sector - from bus to ferry to active travel. Read the full commentary here 👇 transform.scot/2026/05/14/w...
What do the Holyrood election results mean for transport?
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 29/04/2026
Less than 4 hours to go 🚨 If you've ever thought about supporting our work, now is the time... Our match-funded fundraising appeal tackling #BigCar is closing at 12pm today! Thanks to all who have donated so far!
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 27/04/2026
Less than 24 hours to go! Every little counts. A reminder that our appeal is match-funded (so a £5 donation =£11.25 with gift aid). Help us tackle big cars in our towns & cities: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
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Ending big car bloat – Big Give
SUVs are taking over Scottish streets, making them less safe, more congested, and worse for the climate. We’ll work with councils, communities, and government to target large vehicles, reclaim space f...
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 27/04/2026
How are big cars changing our streets? Across Scotland, cars are getting bigger and heavier year on year. Designed for off-road use, SUVs (Sports Utility Vehicles) and 4x4s take up more space on our streets - making towns and cities increasingly congested and dangerous.
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 22/04/2026
As part of Earth Raise 2026’s Big Give, we’re raising funds to build support for policies tackling the growing impacts of oversized SUVs. donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 21/04/2026
Parking shapes our streets more than most people realise. Today we’ve launched Ahead of the Kerb: a new report on the hidden costs of parking, and how we can use parking policy better to create people-first cities 👉 transform.scot/2026/04/21/h...
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 17/02/2026
⚠️ 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.
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Select tickets – International supply chains | A meeting of the Sustainable Transport CPG – Teams
International supply chains | A meeting of the Sustainable Transport CPG – Teams, Thu 12 Mar 2026 - PLEASE NOTE: Due to parliamentary business, this event has been provisionally rescheduled to take pl...
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 04/02/2026
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 👇 www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 29/01/2026
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...
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 20/01/2026
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 👇 www.tickettailor.com/events/cross...
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Edinburgh Bus Users Group @edinburghbug.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Excellent comment by @staceyoflaherty.bsky.social @transform.scot transform.scot/2026/01/14/m... 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).
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Making the £60m Bus Infrastructure Fund deliver for passengers - Transform Scotland
Bus Project Manager Stacey O’Flaherty responds to the draft Scottish Budget 2026-2027, setting out why this presents a major opportunity to deliver visible improvements for bus passengers across Scotl...
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 13/01/2026
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."
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 12/01/2026
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👇 transform.scot/2026/01/12/6...
Six questions for Scottish transport in 2026
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 19/12/2025
🎁 Before we sign off for the festive period, here’s our year wrapped: shorturl.at/cYuCA 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!
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 16/12/2025
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...
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Buses: What's the state of play among political parties ahead of 2026 elections? - Transform Scotland
Transform bus policy advisor Chris Day provides a critical commentary on the latest debate on bus services in the Scottish Parliament. On 12 November, the Scottish Parliament held a debate...
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 02/12/2025
⏰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.
Convener Graham Simpson pictured with panelists Oliver Lord, Emma Bayliss-Chan and Toby Hiles at the CPG event, 1 October.
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 26/11/2025
🚗 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.
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Colin Howden @transform-director.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
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. www.linkedin.com/pulse/new-im...
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A new impetus behind road pricing?
The reform of transport taxation to place the ‘polluter pays principle’ at its core has for decades now been the cherished ambition of sustainable transport advocates. Road pricing has long been held ...
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 20/11/2025
🚦 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.
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Too big for our streets: the harms of SUV use in Scottish cities - Transform Scotland
Professor of Transport & Health at Napier University, Dr Adrian Davis, writes for Transform Scotland. “SUVs are now one of the biggest emerging threats to road safety in Scottish cities.”...
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 17/11/2025
"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. transform.scot/2025/11/17/s...
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Swift action vital to secure Edinburgh’s public transport future - Transform Scotland
Transform Scotland, the national alliance for sustainable transport, has today published its response to The City of Edinburgh Council’s consultation on the next phase of tram route development in Edi...
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 13/11/2025
It's massively overdue for UK Government to start taxing polluters rather than labour.
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T&E UK @transenvuk.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
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
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 13/11/2025
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)
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 05/11/2025
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...
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 22/10/2025
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.
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Does the Scottish Government have what it takes to meet its 2045 net zero target? - Transform Scotland
Policy Advisor Jamie Wallace critiques the Scottish Government’s draft Climate Change Plan. The Scottish Government is committed to producing a draft Climate Change Plan before the end of the year,...
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 09/10/2025
👋 Meet the design agency that does things differently! This year, we’re celebrating 10 years of Transform Creative - our virtual agency of senior creative experts with a clear purpose and wealth of experience. 🎥 Watch our showreel to see how we can bring your ideas to life.
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Transform Creative showreel
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 02/10/2025
How can we transform last-mile logistics? That was the focus of last night's #SustainableTransportCPG meeting at @scotparl.bsky.social. We welcomed over 40 attendees, including industry professionals and expert speakers, to tackle this crucial question.
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 25/09/2025
📊What do YOU think about large SUVs in cities? Earlier this month, we asked and you answered. From safety concerns to space use, Edinburgh residents shared strong views on the impact of carspreading and the rise of larger vehicles on our roads.
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 18/09/2025
📦 How can we cut emissions from local deliveries? Join us on Wed 1 October as the @parliament.scot #SustainableTransportCPG kicks off a new inquiry into the future of last-mile logistics in Scotland.
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Last mile deliveries | Sustainable transport CPG - Transform Scotland
🗓️ 1 October 2025
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 17/09/2025
NEW: We’ve just published our annual report. Over the last 12 months we have focused on: - Getting people walking more and driving less - How to raise funds for sustainable transport - Tackling inequalities in transport Read our full report here:👇 transform.scot/2025/09/17/o...
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T&E UK @transenvuk.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
🚙💰 UK Forfeits almost £2bn by Remaining a Tax Haven for SUVs. 💡 The solution? T&E UK proposes a simple weight-based levy, ensuring larger vehicles pay their fair share. www.transportenvironment.org/te-united-ki...
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UK Forfeits almost £2bn by Remaining a Tax Haven for SUVs
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 15/09/2025
Fantastic news from @alexanderdennis.bsky.social this morning that the company “intends to keep Scottish manufacturing sites open and operational”. Great work by Scottish Government, but too close for comfort. Now's the time for a Scottish bus industrial strategy. transform.scot/2025/09/15/n...
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Now's the time for a proactive bus industrial strategy - Transform Scotland
Responding to the announcement from Alexander Dennis that the company “intends to keep Scottish manufacturing sites open and operational”, Transform Scotland director Colin Howden commented: “Fantasti...
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 10/09/2025
🚗 SUVs don’t belong in cities - and most Scots agree. New @yougov.co.uk polling shows the majority of people in Scotland think SUVs are unnecessary in towns and cities - and are already causing real problems. 👇 transform.scot/2025/09/10/g... #Carspreading #SustainableTransport
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 09/09/2025
🚋 18 organisations from across public, private and third sectors are backing plans to extend Edinburgh’s tram network. This would cut emissions, boost jobs, and connect underserved communities. #Edinburgh #TransportPolicy Read our joint statement of support: transform.scot/2025/09/09/c...
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 08/09/2025
📢 Ahead of tomorrow’s Scottish Government debate ‘Twenty Years of Scotland’s Railway: Providing a Strong Platform for the Future’, we've published a parliamentary briefing highlighting key priorities for the future of rail in Scotland. transform.scot/2025/09/08/t...
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Twenty Years of Scotland's Railway: Our briefing for MSPs - Transform Scotland
A welcome for Scottish Government motion on 20 years of Scotland’s devolved railway, but calls for serious challenges ahead to be tackled. Ahead of tomorrow afternoon’s Holyrood debate on Scotland’s.....
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 01/09/2025
A big welcome for the scrapping of peak fares on ScotRail network as from today. As our rail policy advisor Paul Tetlaw put it: "No longer will rail travellers be penalised for travelling at peak times when motorists and other road users face no such penalty."
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ScotRail Peak Fares Scrapped for Good - Transform Scotland
Transform Scotland has welcomed the permanent removal of peak rail fares from the ScotRail network. Transform’s rail policy advisor Paul Tetlaw said: “The Scottish Government is to be congratulated on...
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 27/08/2025
Read more here 👇 transform.scot/2025/08/27/w...
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Why fly to London when the train emits 90% less carbon? - Transform Scotland
Today we’ve launched Why Fly? – a new website urging Scotland’s public bodies and businesses to shift travel between Scotland’s Central Belt and London from air to rail. You can...
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 27/08/2025
Today we’re proud to launch Why Fly? – a new website which asks #WhyFly when rail beats air on comfort, carbon, and value to Scotland? Explore our 20 year-long campaign: whyfly.scot Trains emit up to 90% less CO₂ than flights, provide more comfort, and contribute more to Scotland’s economy.
Why Fly website home screen reads: Why Fly? Flying is the most carbon-intensive mode of transport. We want Scottish businesses and public sector organisations to commit to choosing train over plane for UK trips.Bar chart illustrating carbon footprints of air (177 kg of CO2 per passenger) vs rail (28 kg of CO2 per passenger)
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 25/08/2025
Apply before next week's deadline (3 Sep) 👇
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 20/08/2025
We're hiring! Help us deliver interactive workshops for ages 5–16 on bus safety, environmental benefits, and anti-social behaviour as part of our #LoveMyBus Youth Programme. Find out more: transform.scot/2025/08/18/w...
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 13/08/2025
NEW: The Scottish Parliament’s CPG on Sustainable Transport launches its #FutureofFreight work programme. The first meeting in a series on sustainable freight will be held on 1 October, with speakers from @cleancitiescampaign.org, Royal Mail and @gridsmartercities.bsky.social. Find out more:
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How do we move goods more sustainably? A new focus for transport Cross Party Group - Transform Scotland
Following a series of inquiries this parliamentary session into traffic reduction, public transport electrification, and inequalities in transport, the Cross-Party Group on Sustainable Transport is tu...
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 11/08/2025
Scottish Government announces another £40m for zero-emission buses: www.transport.gov.scot/news/further... Great news for decarbonising fleets, though curious to slip it out at 5pm Friday. Let’s hope it helps secure bus manufacturing jobs here in Scotland.
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Further £40 million boost for zero emission buses | Transport Scotland
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 28/07/2025
It is very welcome that the Scottish Government is now proactively intervening to secure the future of Scottish bus manufacturing capacity. www.thenational.scot/news/2534445...
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John Swinney hints at rescue package to save Alexander Dennis jobs
JOHN Swinney has pledged to explore “any and all viable options” to save jobs at an imperilled Scottish bus manufacturer.
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 25/07/2025
How do we make sustainable transport a 2026 election priority? This week we brought 50+ members together in Stirling to share insights on influencing party manifestos. Catch up on the event, slides & what’s next 👇 transform.scot/2025/07/25/b...
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Building momentum for 2026: Our member network briefing in Stirling - Transform Scotland
This week, over 50 of our members and supporters came together in Stirling for our latest Member Network Briefing – a packed afternoon of policy insights and discussion as we...
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Rachael Revesz @rachaelrevesz.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
I finally get an outlet to write about this topic = thanks @transform.scot!
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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 21/07/2025
📣 A positive story for sustainable transport. Board member @rachaelrevesz.bsky.social outlines why the reclassification of pick up trucks matters for safer streets 👇 transform.scot/2025/07/21/h... "This shows that the government can make progressive change without causing a huge fanfare."
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Here's one tax against large cars that went entirely under the radar - Transform Scotland
Board member Rachael Revesz reports on a recent policy win for sustainable transport which has received very little attention. She outlines what the re-classification of pick-up trucks as cars means.....
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