Bus Decarbonisation Taskforce Vision Statement: In the context of wider decarbonisation of the transport and energy sectors and the broader vision as set out in the Scottish National Transport Strategy, central to which is a vibrant bus sector with increased bus usage as people choose to travel by bus instead of car, the guiding vision of the Bus Decarbonisation Taskforce is a future where:Bus operators are exclusively running zero-emission battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell buses;The bus sector provides an excellent service meeting passengers’ day-to-day needs;People enjoy travelling on buses and knowing that doing so is one of the most climate-friendly choices they can make;There are vibrant ownership and leasing markets for buses which benefits operators, manufacturers and the finance sector;The smart technology on buses enables them to be operated in the most energy efficient way;There is an even stronger and diverse domestic manufacturing sector and supply-chain comprised of high-quality skilled jobs with continued innovation reducing manufacturing and supply chain emissions;Energy networks, bus operators and Local Government are used to working together to ensure depots are powered/fuelled and all potential users are able to benefit from the energy provision centred at depots and on-route charging infrastructure;Buses and infrastructure are fully recycled at the end of asset life contributing to the circular economy, reducing waste and supporting further decarbonisation efforts;After an important period of support, the Government has ceased subsidising battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell buses, but continue to support innovation in new zero-emission fuels and technologies of the future;Scotland is recognised the world over as a leader in the design, manufacture and operation of high quality zero-emission buses and other large road vehicles, alongside associated green finance solutions. S6W...