ZetTrans
| ZetTrans | |
|---|---|
| Type | Regional Transport Partnership |
| Industry | Public transport |
| Founded | 1 December 2005 (under Transport (Scotland) Act 2005) |
| Headquarters | 8 North Ness Business Park Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0LZ |
Area served | Shetland Islands |
| Products | Rail, bus and cycle services |
| Parent | Transport Scotland |
| Website | https://www.zettrans.org.uk |
ZetTrans is the statutory regional transport partnership for the Shetland Islands. It was created by Transport Scotland under the Transport (Scotland) Act 2005, along with six similar groups covering other areas of Scotland.[1]
Functions
[edit]ZetTrans develops regional transport policy for the Shetland Isles, maintaining infrastructure and providing provision of bus, ferry and air services, as well as supporting sustainable transport.[2]
It is governed by a joint board, whose membership includes representatives of Shetland Islands Council, NHS Shetland and Highlands and Islands Enterprise.[2]
Operations
[edit]ZetTrans specifies and subsidises local bus,[3] ferry,[4] and plane services,[5] although the routes themselves are operated by private companies or Shetland Islands Council. The partnership supports a car sharing scheme, which is operated by Shetland Islands Council, in partnership with Enterprise Car Club.[6]
The partnership also operates an online travel planner.[7]
References
[edit]- ↑ "About ZetTrans". www.zettrans.org.uk. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- 1 2 "ZetTrans". Travel KnowHow. Archived from the original on 24 September 2020. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ↑ Cope, Chris (16 March 2020). "Transport Partnership keen to keep in dialogue with bus operators". Shetland News. Archived from the original on 9 June 2026. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ↑ Cope, Chris (13 January 2026). "Ferry capacity and cost are key for Shetlanders, says transport group". The Herald. Archived from the original on 13 January 2026. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
- ↑ Cope, Chris (26 March 2026). "'Family and friends' fare approved for flights to Scottish islands". The Herald. Archived from the original on 27 March 2026. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
- ↑ "Car club grows with two new electric vans". Shetland Times. 28 April 2025. Archived from the original on 9 October 2025. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
- ↑ Cope, Chris (1 October 2026). "Hopes that bus journey planning should become easier". Shetland News. Archived from the original on 1 October 2026. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
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