Cross-government approach to support bus manufacturing

The Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop, joined an extraordinary meeting of the UK Bus Manufacturing Expert Panel to discuss a collective approach to the future pipeline of zero emission bus orders, along with opportunities for social value, which could support the UK bus manufacturing sector.

The Cabinet Secretary travelled to London for the meeting which was chaired by the UK Minister for Local Transport Simon Lightwood and attended by UK mayoral authorities.

The session focussed on establishing the future pipeline of zero-emission bus orders, in order to support UK manufacturers with the potential for investment and growth.

Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop said:

“The future pipeline of demand for electric buses across the UK is essential to support bus manufacturing in Scotland. Whilst the Scottish Government is able to assess demand in our country, potential demand from UK mayoral authorities and other relevant operators is essential.

“That is why it is so important we see a cross-government approach to consider the future pipeline of demand and why I was pleased to be able to attend and contribute to this extraordinary meeting of the UK Bus Manufacturing Expert Panel in London.

“The Scottish Government remains wholly committed to supporting the future of bus manufacturing in Scotland, which contributes greatly to our economy and directly supports our transition to a net zero transport system.”