News & Updates

Back on the Road delivered a presentation at the North West Recovery Communities ROSC meeting on 15th Oct 2025, led by two graduates. The presentation covered the programme’s introduction, demonstrations, and a workshop overview. One graduate received his graduation certificate during the presentation.

Since Back on the Road started receiving funding from the CORRA Foundation, it has been eager to find another funding source to become more financially independent. With the help of the Scottish Drugs Forum Local Support Fund Team, Back on the Road received consultation sessions to support funding applications and create a business plan. It…

On 22nd August 2024, BotR hosted its 25th Anniversary Celebration at Bridgeton Bus Garage. There were 37 attendees, including John Grady, a newly elected Member of Parliament in the Glasgow East area. On the day, speeches were given by Steven Booth, Chair of Back on the Road and GVVT, and Dr Alistair Ramsay MBE (Founder…

BotR participated in Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust’s Family and Community Fun Day on 28th July 2024. Over 1,000 attendees visited the garage. Since BotR’s project, Children Driving Experience, has been completed; the showcase went well at the event. Seven volunteers helped BotR to introduce projects to the public and partners. BotR appreciates volunteers’ contributions.

BotR participated in Glasgow Life’s Summer of Fun—Family Fun Day on the 24th and 26th of July 2024. Five participants worked as volunteers to introduce the BotR programme to the public and assist board members in doing a vintage bus showcase.

Back on the Road hosted a Christmas Party on 14th December 2024 for participants, graduates, volunteers, their family members and the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust’s members. It was also a graduation celebration with 4 participants and an appreciation to 2 volunteers for their work throughout the year.

In November 2023, Journalism students from University of the West of Scotland had an interview with Back on the Road and reported in UWS Newsroom. https://uwsnewsroom.com/2023/11/19/ba-journalism-meet-glasgow-vintage-vehicle-trust/

BotR welcomed and hosted Elena Whitham, MSP, Minister for Drug and Alcohol Policy in the Scottish Government on 22nd August 2023 of the announcement of the latest Scottish drug death statistics. BotR was pleased to be able to show the Minister the programme and introduce her to current and past participants and allow them to…

BotR participated in Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust’s Family and Community Fun Day on 31st July 2023. Over 1,700 attendees were visiting the garage. Six volunteers helped BotR to introduce projects to the public and partners. BotR appreciates all volunteers’ contributions.

On the 16th of June 2023, BotR arranged a group visit for Elevate, Move On, and their participants to explore the bus garage. Staff members shared details about the transportation history of Glasgow and discussed the operations of the BotR programme.