ZetTrans
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{{Infobox company
| name = ZetTrans
| type = Regional Transport Partnership
| foundation = 1 December 2005
(under Transport (Scotland) Act 2005)
| location = 8 North Ness Business Park
Lerwick
Shetland
ZE1 0LZ
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| industry = Public transport
| products = Rail, bus and cycle services
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| parent = Transport Scotland
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| homepage = [https://www.zettrans.org.uk]
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| area_served = Shetland Islands
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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.{{cite web|url=https://www.zettrans.org.uk/about|title=About ZetTrans|website=www.zettrans.org.uk|access-date=19 April 2020}}
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.{{cite web|url=https://www.travelknowhowscotland.co.uk/pages/view/zettrans|title=ZetTrans|website=Travel KnowHow|access-date=19 April 2020}}
It is governed by a joint board, whose membership includes representatives of Shetland Islands Council, NHS Shetland and Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
Operations
ZetTrans specifies and subsidises local bus,{{cite web|url=https://www.shetnews.co.uk/2020/03/16/transport-partnership-keen-to-keep-in-continuous-dialogue-with-bus-operators-during-virus-outbreak/|title=Transport Partnership keen to keep in dialogue with bus operators|website=Shetland News|date=16 March 2020|access-date=19 April 2020}} ferry,{{cite web|url=https://www.zettrans.org.uk/travel/public-transport/ferry|title=Shetland by Ferry|website=ZetTrans|access-date=19 April 2020}} and plane services,{{cite web|url=https://www.zettrans.org.uk/travel/public-transport/plane|title=Shetland by Plane|website=ZetTrans|access-date=19 April 2020}} 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.
References
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Category:Transport in Scotland
Category:Regional Transport Partnerships in Scotland
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