Transport Scotland
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
Transport Scotland provides the national transport policy and delivery for Scotland, delivering the Scottish Government's vision for transport.
Target Customer
Public sector bodies (national and local government), transport operators, local authorities, and residents/passengers in Scotland.
Key Differentiator
An integrated national transport agency coordinating policy development, funding, and delivery across public transport, roads, rail, ferries, ports and airports, aligned to the National Transport Strategy.
Implementation Timeline
{"January 2022: Free bus journeys for young people launched","A9 Dualling: Scottish Government announced intention to award Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd the contract to dual the A9 between Tomatin and Moy","Public consultation milestones listed on the site, including Islands Connectivity Plan (public consultation 31 Jan 2024; closed) and Northern Isles Ferry Services CHFS3 public consultation (22 Jul 2025)"}
Pain Points
- 1Need for a sustainable, inclusive, and accessible transport system
- 2Need for affordable, reliable public transport access (concessionary travel, free bus journeys for young people) and to reduce barriers to travel
- 3Need to deliver and maintain major infrastructure projects and adapt trunk roads to climate change
Key Features
- 1Policy development and delivery via the National Transport Strategy and Transport (Scotland) Act 2019
- 2Concessionary travel management (60+ or disabled free bus travel; ferry vouchers; use of National Entitlement Card across modes)
- 3Public transport, walking/wheeling/cycling, and accessible transport focus
- 4Infrastructure project delivery (e.g., A9 Dualling Perth to Inverness; trunk road adaptation; roads/rail/ferries/ports oversight)
- 5Transparency and procurement governance (monthly expenditure reports; procurement processes)
Target Customer Industries
Decision Makers
- 1Chief Executive
- 2Directors
Client Results
- 1Free bus journeys for young people: launched January 2022; scheme provides free access to education, employment and leisure; reported over 200 million, and later over 250 million free bus trips by young people
- 2A9 Dualling Perth to Inverness: up to 83 miles of single carriageway upgraded; next milestone: intention to award the contract to dual the A9 between Tomatin and Moy to Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd
- 3Transport worth £10 billion to Scotland’s economy; 150,000 jobs directly supported by transport
- 4Public consultations and procurement activity shaping CHFS3 (Clyde & Hebrides Ferry Services) and Islands Connectivity Plan
Competitive Advantages
- 1Integrated, government-backed policy and delivery across transport modes and infrastructure
- 2Large-scale infrastructure delivery with climate resilience (e.g., A9) and trunk road improvements
- 3Transparency in spending and procurement processes
Key Benefits
Case Studies & Success Stories
A9 Dualling Perth to Inverness
One of Scotland's largest transport infrastructure programmes; aims to upgrade 83 miles of single carriageway between Perth and Inverness; contract award milestone to dual the A9 between Tomatin and Moy
Free bus journeys for young people in Scotland
Launched January 2022; provides free bus access to education, employment and leisure; reported over 200 million, and later over 250 million free bus trips by young people
Additional Product Information
Product Description
The national transport agency for Scotland, delivering the Scottish Government's vision for transport; oversees policy, strategy, and delivery across public transport, walking and cycling, rail, ferries, roads, canals, ports and ports/harbours.
Target Market
Public sector bodies, local authorities, transport operators, and residents/passengers in Scotland
Unique Value Proposition
A single national body coordinating policy, funding, and delivery for Scotland's transport system—covering public transport, infrastructure, and concessionary travel aligned with the National Transport Strategy.
Technical Requirements
Not specified in content
Pricing Model
Not disclosed; publicly funded by government (not explicitly stated in content)
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