News - Transport
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25 March 2024
Bus changes coming from 1 April
Orkney’s bus timetables will see some changes from Monday 1 April, including a number of improvements to services.
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22 March 2024
Roads update for week starting 25 March 2024
A summing up of road works underway or soon to start in the county - for the week starting Monday 25 March 2024.
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18 March 2024
Community Transport funding reminder
Orkney Islands Council is reminding folk that applications to its Community Transport Small Grant Scheme for 2024/25 closes this weekend.
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15 March 2024
Roads update for week starting 18 March 2024
A summing up of road works underway or soon to start in the county - for week starting Monday 18 March 2024.
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8 March 2024
Roads update for week starting 11 March 2024
A summing up of road works underway or soon to start in the county - for week starting Monday 11 March 2024.
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1 March 2024
Ferry fares to rise in line with Transport Scotland
Fares on the internal ferry routes serving Orkney are to rise by 8.7% this year in line with the rate set by Transport Scotland for subsidised external ferry services.
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29 February 2024
Roads update for week starting Monday 4 March 2024
A summing up of road closures and delays due to road works or events - for the week starting Monday 4 March 2024.
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29 February 2024
Pop up event to help with ferry vouchers for concessionary travel to Mainland Scotland and Shetland
Orkney Islands Council is hosting a special pop-up event to help folk who receive concessionary ferry travel with their electronic vouchers.
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29 February 2024
Calling South Ronaldsay – where and when would you like to see community transport pilot?
Orkney Islands Council’s Transportation Service is asking residents in South Ronaldsay to suggest the best days and times for an on-demand door-to-door community transport service in the area.
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29 February 2024
Bus fares feed sustainable funding pot and helps fragile communities stay connected
Did you know by getting on board a public bus in Orkney you could help support transport improvements in the county - including community transport in some of our most fragile communities?
