MaaS Scotland Archives

West Dunbartonshire pioneers ‘controlled stop’ for RCVs

By updatesPosted on 9th March 20209th March 2020Posted in Industry News, MaaS Scotland, ScotlandISData

West Dunbartonshire has introduce what is seen as innovative safety technology allowing its refuse collection vehicles to be brought to a controlled stop in an emergency situation. The authority, which has a population of 89,000 and is based north west

First round of awards for Mobility as a Service investment fund

By updatesPosted on 29th January 202029th January 2020Posted in Industry News, MaaS Scotland

Two pilot projects approved for funding to test digital transport solutions In the 2018/19 Programme for Government Scottish Government committed a £2 million three year investment fund, to support the testing of the Mobility as a Service (MaaS) concept in

Low Carbon Challenge Fund (LCCF)

By updatesPosted on 29th January 202029th January 2020Posted in Industry News, MaaS Scotland, Opportunity

Supporting innovation in SMEs to unlock opportunities of the climate change emergency Academic institutions, public bodies and third-sector organisations in Scotland can receive competitive grant funding to support initiatives that will help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Scotland to

Dundee Rolls Out New High-Tech Buses Over the Weekend

By updatesPosted on 14th January 202015th January 2020Posted in Industry News, MaaS Scotland, ScotlandISData

The Xplore double deckers feature more leg room, free WiFi, USB charging and cameras instead of wing mirrors. Nine new high-tech low-emission buses that have cameras instead of wing mirrors have hit the roads of Dundee this past weekend. The

Transport Scotland announces submission date extension for MaaS Investment Fund

By HeatherPosted on 20th August 20194th December 2019Posted in MaaS Scotland, ScotlandIS News

Transport Scotland has announced an extension to the submission date for the Scottish Government’s MaaS Investment Fund. Applicants now have until Thursday 5th of September to submit proposals. Alongside this extension, Transport Scotland has also published an updated list of FAQsto provide further clarity

Neatebox raises £180,000 to grow disability app

By HeatherPosted on 29th July 20195th December 2019Posted in MaaS Scotland, Member News

Edinburgh tech business Neatebox has raised more than £180,000 from investors as it continues to capitalise on the huge market for its Welcome app, which gives businesses and venues advance notice of customers’ disability requirements. The business, which was advised

Mobility as a service innovation fund opens

By HeatherPosted on 26th June 20194th December 2019Posted in MaaS Scotland, ScotlandIS News

Applications invited to £2 million fund to explore the future of transport A new fund which aims to encourage people out of cars and onto our sustainable public transport network has opened for applications. Transport Secretary Michael Matheson made the announcement

MaaS Investment Fund: Pre Interest Registration now open

By HeatherPosted on 2nd May 20194th December 2019Posted in MaaS Scotland, ScotlandIS News

In its 2018 Programme for Government, the Scottish Government committed to a £2 million investment fund, over three years from 2019-20, to support the testing of the Mobility as a Service (MaaS) concept in Scotland. This concept has the potential

Share your ideas on AI, future of mobility and other challenges with UK Government

By HeatherPosted on 4th July 20184th December 2019Posted in MaaS Scotland, ScotlandIS News, ScotlandISData

The UK Government is seeking a wide range of views on the four Grand Challenges set out in their Industrial Strategy – the long-term plan to ensure the UK remains one of the best places in the world to innovate, do business and create jobs.

Scottish smart mobility and cyber security projects for ScotlandIS

By HeatherPosted on 26th September 20174th December 2019Posted in MaaS Scotland, ScotlandIS News, ScotlandISCyber

We have launched two key projects to open up opportunities for Scottish businesses in the fields of cybersecurity and Internet of Things (IoT), particularly around smart transport and smart cities. ScotlandIS will co-host the digital clusters for Mobility as a Service