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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.

A new road safety app aimed at 8-11 year olds has been downloaded over 17,000 times since it was launched just over a week ago by Transport Minister Derek Mackay.

The Air Discount Scheme, which offers a significant discount on air fares for travellers from remote communities, is being renewed for a further four years, Minister for Transport and Islands Derek Mackay has announced.

Further improvements to bus services will cut emissions and make it a more attractive and accessible option, Transport Minister Derek Mackay said today.

A multi-million pound contract has been awarded today to take forward work for the first section of the Scottish Government’s ambitious A96 dualling programme.

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 Met Office has upgraded its severe warning for snow across large parts of Scotland to an Amber, be prepared, alert.

Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure, Investment and Cities, Keith Brown, has visited Glasgow Prestwick Airport to meet with management and local stakeholders.

Transport Minister, Derek Mackay visited Kincraig today to view the progress being made to construct the first stretch of the A9 Dualling Programme between Perth and Inverness.