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| Details of how promises to cut ferry fares for island communities will be delivered are due to be outlined by Finance Secretary John Swinney later. | |
| The "road equivalent tariff" (RET) involves setting ferry fares on the basis of the cost of travelling an equivalent distance by road. | The "road equivalent tariff" (RET) involves setting ferry fares on the basis of the cost of travelling an equivalent distance by road. |
| High charges have been seen by many as a barrier to economic growth on the islands, according to the government. | High charges have been seen by many as a barrier to economic growth on the islands, according to the government. |
| Mr Swinney is due on Lewis, where he is to visit Stornoway Harbour. | Mr Swinney is due on Lewis, where he is to visit Stornoway Harbour. |
| Transport body Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership in Scotland (Hitrans) has previously estimated that 700 jobs and £22m a year could be generated by reducing ferry fares to the Western Isles by 30%. | Transport body Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership in Scotland (Hitrans) has previously estimated that 700 jobs and £22m a year could be generated by reducing ferry fares to the Western Isles by 30%. |
| In May last year, the previous Scottish Executive introduced cheaper air fares for people living in parts of the Highlands and Islands. | In May last year, the previous Scottish Executive introduced cheaper air fares for people living in parts of the Highlands and Islands. |
| The 40% discount scheme, costing an estimated £11m a year, applies to trips to Scotland's main airports. | The 40% discount scheme, costing an estimated £11m a year, applies to trips to Scotland's main airports. |
| Discounts are available to passengers living in the Northern and Western Isles and those in Islay, Jura and Caithness. | Discounts are available to passengers living in the Northern and Western Isles and those in Islay, Jura and Caithness. |