A press release from Perth & Kinross Council announced Perth’s status as a leading tourist destination has been given a major boost after it was granted Coach Friendly Status this week (8 May).
Granted by The Confederation of Passenger Transport Scotland, the accreditation encourages more coach travel companies to visit an area, increasing visitor numbers, boosting the economy and helping to reduce congestion and improve air quality.
One coach carrying 50 people can prevent at least 20 individual car trips while carbon emissions from one modern coach is six times lower per passenger than private car travel.
The accreditation was presented by Phil Smith of CPT Scotland to Perth and Kinross Council leader Councillor Grant Laing outside Perth Museum.
