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http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scot...s-26996915

Calmac are looking to introduced a river bus service, running into Glasgow city centre.
Although not Calmac, it is I Scotland, so...

http://m.fifetoday.co.uk/news/local-head...-1-3638486

Nothing seems to have happened between the article and now, but hopefully things will start moving soon.
Decision sought on Ardrossan - Cambeltown service

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-gl...t-34153871
Reduced fare structure put into place.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-hi...s-34631511
It should be noted that 3 services on the Clyde haven't been reduced.
The Gourock - Dunoon and Gourock - Hunters Quay are amongst those excluded from the deal.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-gl...t-35065151

New hybrid ferry launched on Clyde.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-gl...t-36123592

Campaign to save former islands ferry.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-hi...s-37158463

£900m contract formally agreed with Calmac over rival Serco bid.
(23 Aug 2016, 7:36 am)Andreos1 wrote [ -> ]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-hi...s-37158463

£900m contract formally agreed with Calmac over rival Serco bid.

Great news to see it brought 'in house' so to speak.
(23 Aug 2016, 9:43 am)Adrian wrote [ -> ]Great news to see it brought 'in house' so to speak.

It appears that two outstanding tenders have been put on hold...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-gl...t-38838230 Full nationalisation ahead?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-sc...s-38969975
Passenger numbers increase to highest level for a number of years, since price reduction.

Quite interesting, bearing in mind the recent increases seen on our local bus services and discussion regarding pricing.