Funded by Transport Scotland and administered by Energy Saving Trust, this new £500,000 grant will target SME bus and coach operators; community, home-to-school, and transport-to-healthcare bus operators; and financiers and other third parties who wish to collaborate or establish a consortium with these operators.

The funding will help these organisations understand the steps required to replace their fleet with zero emission alternatives. This support will mean they are well positioned to apply for the Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB) Phase 2 funding, which is expected to launch early in financial year 2023/24.

Applications close on 9 December 2022 but please note this may happen earlier if the grant is fully allocated, so early applications are encouraged.