Ferry and harbour operators are invited to apply for cash to improve accessibility on Scotland’s ferry network.
The first round of Scottish Government funding saw over £50,000 allocated to projects
that improved on-
The next stage is open to bids from the public and private sector, and aims to make improvements to existing vessels and harbours that go beyond regulatory standards set for accessibility.
The first round of funding saw over £50,000 allocated to projects that improved on-
Transport Minister, Humza Yousaf, said: “Scotland’s ferry services should be open and accessible to everyone, and we want ferry and harbour operators to provide the best passenger experience possible.
“The first round helped fund a wide range of projects, from training (transport authority) Hitrans staff in disability awareness to improving access to the ticket office at Scrabster ferry terminal.
“This funding will help make improvements that address the needs of passengers and encourage more people to use Scotland’s ferry services.”
Making harbours and ferries easier for disabled people to use
13 September 2016