ZetTrans
TypeRegional Transport Partnership
IndustryPublic transport
Founded1 December 2005
(under Transport (Scotland) Act 2005)
Headquarters8 North Ness Business Park
Lerwick
Shetland
ZE1 0LZ
Area served
Shetland Islands
ProductsRail, bus and cycle services
ParentTransport Scotland
Website

ZetTrans is the statutory regional transport partnership for the Shetland Islands. It was created by Transport Scotland under the Transport (Scotland) Act 2005, along with six similar groups covering other areas of Scotland.[1]

Functions

ZetTrans develops regional transport policy for the Shetland Isles, maintaining infrastructure and providing provision of bus, ferry and air services, as well as supporting sustainable transport.[2]

It is governed by a joint board, whose membership includes representatives of Shetland Islands Council, NHS Shetland and Highlands and Islands Enterprise.[2]

Operations

ZetTrans specifies and subsidises local bus,[3] ferry,[4] and plane services,[5] although the routes themselves are operated by private companies or Shetland Islands Council.

The partnership also operates a car sharing scheme, and an online travel planner.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "About ZetTrans". www.zettrans.org.uk. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 "ZetTrans". Travel KnowHow. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  3. ↑ "Transport Partnership keen to keep in dialogue with bus operators". Shetland News. 16 March 2020. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  4. ↑ "Shetland by Ferry". ZetTrans. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  5. ↑ "Shetland by Plane". ZetTrans. Retrieved 19 April 2020.


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