National award for transport project for the Highlands
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A pioneering project to improve accessibility to transport services for residents and visitors in and around the Highlands and Islands has won a national award.
The Go-Hi Maas (Mobility as a Service) Project, promoted by HiTrans was judged to be the most innovative transport project of the year at the annual Transport Times Scottish Transport Awards in Glasgow.
Go-Hi integrates multiple transport and travel options into a single technology platform offering instant access to buses, trains, ferries, Hi-Bike e-bikes, taxis, car clubs, car rental, folding bikes, flights and hotels.
HiTrans director Ranald Robertson said: “Go-Hi is addressing government ambitions to reduce carbon emissions by encouraging a modal shift from private cars to cycling, walking, public transport car club and foot passenger ferry travel as a better alternative. It also aims to reduce the feeling of isolation among those without access to a car, and create healthier lifestyles by improving the sustainable travel choices people can make in the region including active travel opportunities.”
The Go-Hi platform, funded by the Scottish Government, is also to be used by the Highland Council to provide alternative mobility options to its employees for commuting and business-related travel.
