New figures published on Tuesday found that the number of kilometres travelled by car rose from just under 34.4bn in 2022/23 to almost 35.4bn in 2023/24, an increase of 3%.
Cars travelling in major region has hit an "all time high" - despite 20mph limits and more driving restrictions. New figures published on Tuesday found that the number of kilometres travelled by car rose from just under 34.4bn in 2022/23 to almost 35.4bn in 2023/24, an increase of 3%.
Transport Scotland vowed to slash the number of kilometres travelled by motorists by 20% by the end of this decade. Councils have been given powers to bring in low emission zones to stop older diesel and petrol cars from being driven in city centres.
And there are 20mph speed limits across Scotland, too. Scottish Labour Party transport spokeswoman Claire Baker said: “This damning report shows how badly the SNP has neglected public transport in Scotland. From inflicting ferry chaos on islanders to hiking rail passengers’ fares to presiding over brutal cuts to bus routes, the SNP’s incompetence is making public transport unusable for too many Scots.
“With car use rising, it’s clear the SNP is nowhere near on track to meet its own targets as its failures to often leave Scots with little choice but to drive. A Scottish Labour government will connect communities and drive down emissions by building a reliable, affordable public transport network across Scotland.”
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