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Calmac - Andreos1 - 12 Apr 2014

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

Calmac are looking to introduced a river bus service, running into Glasgow city centre.


RE: Calmac - Andreos1 - 31 Mar 2015

Although not Calmac, it is I Scotland, so...

http://m.fifetoday.co.uk/news/local-headlines/kirkcaldy-hovercraft-plan-set-to-be-revived-1-3638486

Nothing seems to have happened between the article and now, but hopefully things will start moving soon.


RE: Calmac - Andreos1 - 05 Sep 2015

Decision sought on Ardrossan - Cambeltown service

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-34153871


RE: Calmac - Andreos1 - 26 Oct 2015

Reduced fare structure put into place.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-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.


RE: Calmac - Andreos1 - 12 Dec 2015

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-35065151

New hybrid ferry launched on Clyde.


RE: Calmac - Andreos1 - 24 Apr 2016

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-36123592

Campaign to save former islands ferry.


RE: Calmac - Andreos1 - 19 May 2016

Calmac win Holyrood tender

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-36330479


RE: Calmac - Andreos1 - 23 Aug 2016

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-37158463

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


RE: Calmac - Adrian - 23 Aug 2016

(23 Aug 2016, 7:36 am)Andreos1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-37158463

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

Great news to see it brought 'in house' so to speak.


RE: Calmac - Andreos1 - 03 Feb 2017

(23 Aug 2016, 9:43 am)Adrian 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-glasgow-west-38838230 Full nationalisation ahead?


RE: Calmac - Andreos1 - 14 Feb 2017

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-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.