25 August 2026Evaluation of the Forth Replacement Crossing (FRC) Project - Survey
Transport Scotland has commissioned consultants to undertake a Detailed Evaluation of the Forth Replacement Crossing (FRC) Project, this includes the Queensferry Crossing and the development and upgrade of connecting routes either side of the new bridge.
The scope of the Evaluation is to assess the longer term impact of the FRC Project against its objectives and operational indicators, as well as the impact of the Project on public transport provision and patronage pre and post scheme, including use of both Halbeath and Ferrytoll Park and Rides.
For residents in Edinburgh, Fife, West Lothian, Falkirk or Clackmannanshire; the focus of this survey is to understand the experiences of local communities accessing and using the FRC, including the dedicated public transport corridor.
You can complete the survey here or visit the Forth Bridges website for more information https://www.theforthbridges.org
19 August 2026Change of Operator for 89 / 89A Bus Service
As of Monday, 17 August 2026, the 89 / 89A bus service connecting North Queensferry, Rosyth, and Dunfermline is being operated by Bay Travel, replacing Stagecoach East Scotland following a Fife Council contract retendering process. This may have one benefit in that Bay Travel's vehicles are usually smaller than some of the Sagecoach Double Deck buses.
Impact
- Service Continuity: The route operates as a council-subsidised service, so timetables, route paths, and fare structures remain unchanged.
- Concessionary Travel: All standard Scottish concessionary passes (e.g., Young Persons' and National Entitlement Card / Senior passes) continue to be accepted as normal.
- Live Tracking & Mobile Ticketing: Bay Travel does not have a bespoke app. Passenger live tracking and m-tickets are managed through the myTrip mobile app (select Bay Travel within the app). Real-time stop arrivals can also be monitored via Traveline Scotland.
09 July 2026Forth Bridge Management Programme Update
An update on Forth Bridge works provided by Network Rail can be found on our website
