Additional funding has been released to tackle carbon emissions from Scotland's public bus services.

A further £1.4 million is available through the Scottish Green Bus Fund (SGBF) as part of the government's ambitions to encourage growth of ultra-low emission vehicles.

The funding will be used by Deveron Coaches, Lothian Buses, HITRANS and First Glasgow to support the purchase of 47 new low emission buses.

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Speaking during a visit to Lothian Buses in Edinburgh, Transport Minister Humza Yousaf said the Government is committed to meeting its climate change target of reducing carbon emissions by 42 % by 2020.

"I am delighted to announce that £1.4 million has been awarded in the latest round of the Scottish Green Bus Fund, to support the purchase of 47 new buses between four companies," he said.

"Through seven rounds of the SGBF, the Scottish Government has awarded £16.2 million, resulting in 362 new low carbon emission buses within the Scottish fleet.

"This is all part of our commitment to reduce carbon emissions in transport and improve air quality."

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