Purpose

The report seeks comments on draft updated
passenger transport policies to take effect from 2025. These
include policies on public transport, home-to-school transport and
adult social work transport. Area Committee comments will be shared
with the Infrastructure Services Committee, Education &
Children Services Committee and/or Integration Joint Board for
their consideration when they are asked to approve the
policies.

Content

Committee provided the following comments to
Infrastructure Services Committee on proposed updated passenger
transport policies:
 

·      
Policy P3 & P10 – review the wording to clarify that
Aberdeenshire Council will seek to deliver services for current and
future users of services and cover any gaps in the commercial
network.

·      
IIA – move to the end of the report following the
policies.

·      
Clarity around minimum emission standards

·      
Consider including feedback to the engagement process