The first phase of the Bus Abatement Retrofit Programme (BEAR): EIR release

You asked for the following information on the first phase of the Bus Abatement Retrofit Programme (BEAR) announced in January 2018:

  1. How much has been paid out under the Programme and a breakdown of spend.
  2. How many applications have been received and how many have been approved.
  3. A percentage rate of success.
  4. A breakdown of time taken between application and approval of application.
  5. A breakdown of allocation by Local Authority area.

Full response and associated documentation available at:

Scottish Government
Published Date 27 Nov 2018 Subject