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2006

Response to consultation document on Scotland’s national transport strategy

July 2006
100KB

2005

Travelling to School - December 2005

Presents the summary of findings of research into school travel in Scotland, by examining views of both pupils and parents. The conclusion is that while the general perception is positive, some problem areas were identified in our research.

(A full version of the research findings is available by clicking here. )

A Review of School Transport Contracts in Scotland
February 2005

228KB

Research report examining local authority policy and practice in relation to school transport provision, to determine what is in place and whether the needs of pupils and parents are being met.

A summary of this report can be downloaded here.

2003

Response to the Scottish Executive Consultation on the OFT study on the Taxi and Private Hire Car Market
December 2003
52KB

Response supporting the OFTs investigation into the taxi and private hire car market, in relation to quantity restrictions on taxi licenses, on controls over quality, safety and disabled access and the maintenance of fare controls for taxis.

2002

A New Route? Views on Local bus services in Scotland

A research report exploring the views of consumers in relation to local bus services, both users and non-users, to determine whether their views are being taken into account in the changing policy environment.
January 2002

216KB

Consultation: The Establishment of the Bus User Complaints Tribunal Under Section 41 of the Transport (Scotland) Act 2001
Response to the consultation in which the SCC welcomes the need for better consumer protection, but suggesting amendments are necessary to meet consumer needs. January 2002
28KB