What is SPT?
SPT was first set up as Greater Glasgow Passenger Transport Executive in 1972 to take over the Glasgow Corporation’s tramway and public transport department. In the 1980s it expanded to become Strathclyde Passenger Transport Executive (SPTE), under the overall direction of Strathclyde Regional Council. After the abolition of the regional council in 1996, it was re-established as an incorporated body, controlled by councillors drawn from the 12 unitary authorities within the Strathclyde area. In 2006, SPTE, along with the WESTRANS voluntary regional transport partnership, became Strathclyde Partnership for Transport. What does it do? SPT’s role now involves operating the Glasgow subway, which is used by 14 million passengers a year. It also maintains more than 1,700 bus shelters and about 10,000 bus stops as well as operating and managing Buchanan Street, Hamilton and East Kilbride bus stations. The organisation said it works with 11 education authorities to organise the “biggest school
