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The following resource is provided to keep you informed of the new RET (Road Equivalent Tariff) pilot scheme due to commence in October 2008. If you have any comments or additional questions you would like to ask, please click on the RET Feedback link at the bottom of the page.
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List of available Road Equivalent Tariff (RET) FAQs
Are cars, commercial vehicles and coaches all subject to RET in the pilot areas?
How are passengers in cars charged under the RET pilot?
How does RET work generally?
How has the mileage figure been set for the journeys?
How long will the pilot scheme last?
How will motor bikes be charged under RET?
How will the current and previously available discounts schemes in non pilot areas be affected?
How will the pilot work?
How will the scheme affect the current and previously available discounts schemes in the pilot area?
How will tickets such as Rover and Hopscotch be affected?
Is any distinction being made for the rates island residents and non-island residents will pay in the RET pilot?
On what basis have the mileage rates for commercial vehicles and buses been set?
On what basis have the mileage rates for passengers been set?
The previous administration had already set aside funds for a discount scheme had they not?
What are the implications of the introduction of RET in the pilot area for the possibility of seven day sailings to Lewis and later sailings on Saturday nights?
What charges will be applied to unaccompanied vehicles/CVs in the RET pilot area?
What finance has been made available for the RET scheme?
What happens after the pilot finishes in 2011?
What happens to coach passengers? How are they charged under RET? How are the coach drivers dealt with?
What happens to current multi-journey tickets in the RET pilot area?
What is the background to the RET scheme?
What were the Scottish Government’s consultants asked to do in producing their proposals?
What will be the fare for a caravan in RET areas?
What will be the price for trailers under RET?
What will happen to fares in areas not involved in the pilot scheme?
What will happen with regard to passenger tickets?
When and how will the pilot scheme be introduced?
When will customers be able to purchase vehicle tickets and make reservations at the RET prices?
When will the new prices for the RET routes become available?
Where and how is RET going to be applied in this scheme?
Why has the Scottish Government not just introduced the 40% discount scheme suggested by other political parties?
Why have other island areas not been included in the pilot scheme?
Why is a pilot study necessary? Can’t CalMac simply just reduce fares now?
Will I still be eligible for privilege staff concession travel in the RET pilot area?
Will RET reduce the cost of transporting heavy goods to the islands and lead to a cheaper cost of living?
Will the RET fares increase in Spring 2009 in line with the general fares increase allowed in the Public Service Contract?
Will there be a refund system for tickets bought and not used?
Will there be any change in the 5m restriction for vans?
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