improvements to the quality of services and infrastructure
To encourage investment in more efficient vehicles that produce less greenhouse gases and contribute to the targets in the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009
To link communities, people, places of business and employment and essential services through encouraging the maintenance and development of the bus network in Scotland
The majority of bus services in Scotland are operated on a commercial basis by private bus companies. Provided that an operator registers a service with the Office of the Traffic Commissioner they can operate any route they wish to any timetable.
Local transport authorities can provide subsidy for services that are not provided on a commercial basis but this is entirely a matter for the local authority.