Written Question · S6W-16075 · Session 6
How many taxi drivers in Dundee were successful in applying for Energy Saving Trust's (a) Low Emission Zone Retrofit Fund and (b) Switched …
The question
To ask the Scottish Government how many taxi drivers in Dundee were successful in applying for Energy Saving Trust's (a) Low Emission Zone Retrofit Fund and (b) Switched on Taxis Loan.
The answer
The Scottish Government provides annual funding to Energy Saving Trust (EST) who are an independent organisation working to address the climate emergency. EST then administer the Low Emission Zone Retrofit Fund and the Switched-on Taxi Loan on behalf of Scottish Ministers.
For the Low Emission Zone Retrofit Fund no funding has been paid to taxi owners/operators in Dundee. This is due to the taxi vehicles operating in Dundee mainly comprising of make/models that are unsuitable for retrofitting.
Since 2019 until the 28 February 2023 the Switched-on Taxi Loan has supported 12 taxi owners/operators in Dundee by providing interest free loans to support the purchase of new taxis.
For the Low Emission Zone Retrofit Fund no funding has been paid to taxi owners/operators in Dundee. This is due to the taxi vehicles operating in Dundee mainly comprising of make/models that are unsuitable for retrofitting.
Since 2019 until the 28 February 2023 the Switched-on Taxi Loan has supported 12 taxi owners/operators in Dundee by providing interest free loans to support the purchase of new taxis.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S6W-16075 by reference.