Tag Archives: transport
ScotLibDems commit to improve transport facilities
The Scottish Liberal Democrats manifesto contains various commitments on transport issues spread throughout the document. They want to “explore ways to help petrol stations adapt and survive (especially in more rural areas) by encouraging the use of 24 hour card … Continue reading
Fuel Duty Escalator Must Continue
With the cost of fuel rising, the current situation in the Middle East, dwindling resources and peak oil almost upon us, its clear the long term trend in the cost of oil is going to be upwards. Some people argue … Continue reading
There is very little that’s natural about our countryside
I’ve previously written about High Speed Rail here. There is an article in the Guardian here and a leader in the Independent here. One thing that only the Guardian has mentioned so far is the potential impact on the environment. … Continue reading
Will increase in use of bio-fuels cause more harm than good
The fuel you put in your tank already contains some level of bio-fuels. But a recent report suggests that to take the current percentage up to a 10% level may actually cause more harm than good. This is all down … Continue reading
ScotLibDems propose a Fairer Fares Charter
Reading through the Scottish Liberal Democrats Manifesto on transport there are a few things to highlight, not least a commitment to introduce a ‘Fairer Fares Charter’. “We will introduce a Fairer Fares Charter to put the interests of rail passengers … Continue reading →