Evaluation of Road Equivalent Tariff on the Clyde and Hebridean Network
In evidence to us, the intention of this scheme was lauded but it was criticised for failing to consider the wider impacts of a sudden growth in traffic on already constrained ferry capacity.iiiNet Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, Official Report, 28 June 2022, Col 6 and 7, Official Report, 15 November 2023, Col 16, Official Report, 31 January 2023, Col 20 and 21, Official Report, 7 February 2023, Col 43 and 45, Letter from CalMac to Committee in advance of evidence session - 31 January 2023, and written submissions including from Sleat Community Council It has resulted in an 11% increase in passenger numbersviiScottish Government (2019).