McGill's Buses launches legal challenge against ScotZEB3 award decisions
By Eve
Scottish bus operator McGill's Buses has initiated legal proceedings to overturn decisions made under the ScotZEB3 programme, which funds zero emission bus deployments in Scotland. The challenge targets award outcomes from the third round of the Scottish Government's zero emission bus scheme. Route One reports the operator is contesting the allocation process, though specific award values and affected routes have not been disclosed.
Why it matters: Legal challenges to public procurement decisions can delay zero emission bus rollouts and create uncertainty for vehicle manufacturers and charging infrastructure suppliers bidding on future Scottish transport electrification tenders. The outcome may influence how Transport Scotland structures subsequent funding rounds and evaluates competing bids.