FOI 26-421 Target Operation Lifespan of Vehicles

Freedom of Information Request

Reference

FOI 26-421 Target Operation Lifespan of Vehicles

Request Date

14 Sep 2026

Response Date

09 Oct 2026

Information Requested

What is the current target operational lifespan (in years or mileage) for an ambulance before it is scheduled to be replaced? 

Response

We have applied section 25 of the Freedom of Information Scotland Act 2002, as this information is otherwise accessible on the Scottish Ambulance Service website. 

 

The Scottish Ambulance Service has published the Fleet Replacement Business case and information on the target lifespan of vehicles is available on page 32 - scottish-ambulance-service-fleet-replacement-full-business-case-2026-2031_public.pdf