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Procurement panel report and Interim ITT are publishedThe first report from the Independent Procurement Reference Panel concludes that the first stage of the tender process for the contract to operate the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services (CHFS) was fair, open and transparent.

Improved services proposed for next summerAn enhanced timetable is being proposed for the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services (CHFS) network from next summer, Minister for Transport and Islands Derek Mackay has announced.

Blue Badge holders will be able to access reduced vehicle fares on the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services (CHFS) network from October 2015, Minister for Transport and Islands Derek Mackay has announced.

Deal ends threat of further strikesA resolution has been reached in the industrial dispute at CalMac Ferries Limited and Argyll Ferries Limited, ending the possibility of further strikes.

More talks with RMT planned for Tuesday

Price reduction for remaining CHFS routes

The selection process for the next Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services (CHFS) contract is now underway, Minister for Transport and Islands Derek Mackay announced today.

Transport Minister, Derek Mackay visited Arran yesterday (Sunday 1 February) to see plans to deliver an £18 million upgraded harbour at Brodick, and hear the latest on the delivery of a new vessel for the Ardrossan-Brodick route.

The procurement process to build and design two new ferries for use on the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services network has been launched by Transport Minister Keith Brown.