The proposal follows previous Scottish Government intervention in 2025, when it funded a furlough scheme for staff after the firm considered consolidating operations at a single site in Yorkshire, which would have put about 400 jobs at risk. About 85 employees have since left the business. This restructuring comes amid broader industry challenges, as the UK domestic bus manufacturing sector has lost significant market share in 2025, with more than half of all zero-emission buses purchased in the UK sourced from overseas manufacturers.
Future prospects include orders for more than 100 zero-emission vehicles through a Scottish Government scheme, with Transport Scotland announcing £45 million in government cash for five bus operators, including Rock Road and Lothian Buses set to purchase from the Falkirk-based company. The timeline for the consultation period and when a final decision will be made remains unclear, as does how many of the 115 jobs at risk are expected to be made redundant versus potentially relocated or retrained. Specific market conditions driving the need for this restructuring have not been detailed.