SNP MP, Angus MacNeil, has criticised the "inadequate" inter-
The MP has written Comhairle nan Eilean Siar to ask what steps the local authority
are taking to improve transport links between North Uist and Barra, following the
downgrading of inter-
Angus MacNeil said: “Following the downgrading of the Stornoway to Benbecula flights and the axing of the Benbecula to Barra flights, people continue to find it difficult to make onward connections.
“The lack of a streamlined public transport service connecting ferries and planes is proving expensive for some people who are left with no option but to take a taxi to connect with onward travel connections.
“What we all really need is for the Comhairle to reinstate the inter-
Mr MacNeil added: “In light of improved services operated by the Scottish Government
on sea and in air, such as the arrival of MV Loch Seaforth and daily sailings for
first time ever for Lochboisdale and Castlebay to Mallaig and Oban respectively,
the only island transportation that has gone backwards is council-
MP urges Comhairle to improve inter-
28 September 2015