The Scottish Government has announced it will provide an investment of up to 40 million GBP for the purchase of up to 300 zero-emission buses in Scotland.
The investment, which will be made through the second Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB2), is twinned with a new regulatory approach to support the country’s phased uptake of zero emission buses.
The new investment forms the second and final round of projects funded by the Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB 2)
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The regulatory approach is set to be applied no earlier than 2030.
Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop, said:
This further investment of up to £40 million from the Scottish Government through ScotZEB2 is a clear signal of our commitment to a zero emission future for Scotland’s transport network.
Since 2020, we have invested over £154 million in zero-emission buses and infrastructure, and this new funding is aimed at helping more operators to make the switch.
By supporting collaborative projects and shared infrastructure, we’re ensuring that the benefits of decarbonisation reach every corner of Scotland from city centres to rural communities.
With every £1 of public funding leveraging over £3 of private investment, ScotZEB2 has exemplified how government and industry can work together to deliver sustainable, inclusive transport solutions. The programme is not only reducing emissions – it’s supporting jobs, connecting communities, improving air quality, and continuing to build a cleaner, greener Scotland.
The last round of assessments carried out by the government saw Zenobe Energy supplied with a subsidy of 41.7 million GBP to introduce 2525 zero-emission buses and coaches onto Scottish roads.