Scottish transport group facing funding scrutiny amid Scottish bus support decisions
Multiple fatal and serious crashes have been reported across the UK this week. Police are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage after a pedestrian died in Portsmouth and a 14-year-old boy died following a bus collision in The Hard. A separate incident in Carnwath left several injured, with authorities appealing for information.
Private equity activity in Scotland remains fragmented, with investments spread across a wide range of funds and sectors. The Scotland 500 dataset shows US, UK, and other international buyers holding stakes in industrial, energy, and infrastructure assets, while exit activity leans toward trade sales and long-term commitments.
McGill’s Buses has challenged a ScotZeb funding decision after Ember secured £13m to buy 100 Chinese electric coaches. The move will not replace any diesel buses, and McGill’s argues the process lacks transparency. A legal appeal is now underway.