Bus users, consumer groups, passenger transport executives and key consultants open the oral evidence for the Transport Committee inquiry examining competition in the local bus market at 10.05am.
"Now is a very good opportune moment to look at the ferries which are a key part of the transport network but also a key part of the tourism and heritage offer, " said Mr Robinson.
The Lib Dem MSP added that encouraging car sharing and other more sustainable transport options could play a key part in helping the transport sector to meet its share of Scotland's climate change reduction targets.