A new all-electric bus service will begin on Wednesday taking passengers to the Lost Shore Surf Resort from the city centre in Edinburgh.
The bus company, Ember, has teamed up with the resort to offer three return journeys a day, seven days a week which will increase to six per day from the end of November. The bus will stop at George Street, Haymarket and Corstorphine (pick up only) on the way to the final stop in Ratho.
The hope is that the new service will be used by residents and visitors to the resort as well as their staff, so that everyone can get to the waves without needing a car. Ember will use their executive all-electric coaches for the service which have 53 seats, one wheelchair space, and loads of luggage room for surfboards.
Tickets are £2.20 per single journey for adults and £1.10 for children under 16. Book here.
Mark Stewart, Estates Director at Lost Shore Surf Resort, said: “We’re thrilled to launch this new Ember partnership, bringing Lost Shore even closer to Edinburgh and making it easier for everyone to experience the waves, whether they’re local residents, tourists, or staff commuting to work.
“This sustainable service is a natural fit for Lost Shore’s environmental ethos, offering a greener, more accessible way to travel while reducing car dependency. We’re excited to ‘test the waters’ and see even more people experience what’s on offer at the resort.”
As a private hire shuttle service, all outward journeys will begin in Edinburgh and terminate at Lost Shore, with return trips operating in the opposite direction. Passengers must pre-book their chosen service, as on-the-day boarding will not be available. This is quite separate from any potential public bus service to the resort and Lost Shore continue to support moves to get a public bus service put in place. A recent survey showed that 90% of the 2,100 respondents would be interested in using public transport.
