Decision Maker: Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee

Outcome: Approve

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 19, 2024

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