News

Our most recent news stories appear below. For media enquiries please contact HITRANS on 01463 719002 or email info@hitrans.org.uk

08 Sep 2021

Launch of new rural rapid charging point network

The drive to break down the main barriers to ownership of electrical vehicles in rural communities has begun with the launch – on World Electric Vehicle Day – of a project that will see a network of 24 rapid charging points installed on the west coast of the Highlands and Islands.View Article

26 Aug 2021

E-Cargo bikes provide alternative to van/car deliveries

Inverness, Oban and Orkney are pioneering an £80,000 pilot project to introduce 4 electric cargo bikes in each location to promote a modal shift from van/car deliveries towards a low carbon environment.View Article

27 Jun 2021

Big lift for cyclists in the Highlands

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22 Jun 2021

New flexible community bus service introduced on Black Isle

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20 Jun 2021

Launch of pioneering GO-HI transport accessibility app

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26 Apr 2021

Free travel offer celebrates launch of new Argyll and Bute on-demand door-to-door bus service

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18 Apr 2021

HITRANS, CivTech, West Coast Motors and The Routing Company Launch Covid-19 Vaccination Transport Service

HITRANS, CivTech, West Coast Motors and The Routing Company Launch Covid-19 Vaccination Transport Service Tech-powered partnership connects Argyll and Bute community to local Covid-19 vaccination centres New technology is making it easier for members of the public across Argyll and Bute to attend Covid-19 vaccination appointments.View Article

03 Mar 2021

HITRANS HIGHLIGHTS – March Newsletter 2021

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09 Feb 2021

Action plan aims to halt the decline in rural/island bus services

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12 Oct 2020

HITRANS takes lead on project to promote use of EVs in rural communities

HITRANS is delighted to have attracted funding of £1.5 million to deliver the installation of a network of 24 rapid charging points on the west coast of the Highlands and Islands to break down the main barriers to ownership of electrical vehicles in rural communities.View Article

23 Aug 2020

Pioneering transport accessibility app to be piloted in the Highlands and Islands

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07 Jul 2020

New active travel map for Badenoch and Strathspey promotes healthy lifestyle

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