The SNP has confirmed it will invest £50m in green transport if re-elected.

The proposal was included in the SNP's planned £250m Scottish Futures Fund, which would be funded by savings made from the Forth bridge project.

Speaking in Dundee, SNP leader Alex Salmond said: "Transport is a major source of CO2 gases and accounts for a quarter of Scotland's total emissions. Through the Scottish Futures Fund the SNP will invest £50m in improving connectivity and innovation in transport.

According to the SNP, the fund could potentially encourage the transformation of Scotland's bus fleet into low-carbon vehicles, create bike rental schemes and improve electric vehicle infrastructure.


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