Tag: Lothian Buses
Lothian Buses has a new app!
Local bus company offer a new way to pay - using your phone.
Bus passengers in Edinburgh will now be able to use their smart phone as a ‘no fuss’ virtual ticket to travel around...
Awards for Lothian Buses staff
Over 150 Lothian Buses employees turned out at The Hub in Edinburgh last Saturday for the company’s annual employee awards, celebrating the success of their colleagues.
The awards, which are in their 4th year, recognised...
More Eco Buses for Edinburgh
Lothian Buses is adding 20 new single deck hybrid buses to its fleet following the successful introduction of the state-of-the-art eco vehicles earlier this year.
Set for delivery in 2014, Lothian Buses has ordered 20...
All change on West End bus routes
It will be back to some kind of normal on the buses from this weekend when the 'gate' between Queensferry Street and Princes Street is reopened.
Lothian Buses have told us that:-
From Saturday 5 October...
Lothian Buses go 4G
4G technology is now being trialled on Edinburgh buses
Starting with the Airlink Lothian Buses may roll out more and better free wifi on all its buses
Bus passengers in Edinburgh could have access to the...
Opinion – “Queue? Aye!!”
Perhaps it’s an age thing. Perhaps it’s my status as a grandfather of three. Perhaps both these factors have combined to festoon grumpy old man status upon me. But I suspect I’m not the...
Lothian Buses welcome funding announcement
SCOTTISH GREEN BUS FUNDING ROUND
Lothian Buses has welcomed news of the Scottish Government’s latest round of funding from the Scottish Green Bus Fund.
Transport Scotland which recently announced the launch of the fourth round of...
Lothian Buses shows off to its charity partner
Lothian Buses organise exclusive visits to its Central depot for families supported by It’s Good 2 Give
It’s Good 2 Give run regular workshops for the children they support which include jewellery making, Cupcake decorating, decopatch,...
Council plans to roll out Transport for Edinburgh
‘Transport for Edinburgh’ can be the future of public transport in our Capital - Councillor Lesley Hinds
The Council is set to create a new organisation to integrate transport services in the Capital. Transport for...
Lothian Buses support youth cafe
6VT YOUTH CAFÉ THANKS LOTHIAN BUSES FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT
Lothian Buses are pleased to announce its continued support to 6VT Youth Café by giving the charity another year’s worth of adult and children’s bus travel. This...
Lothian Buses opening their doors
YOUR TICKET TO RIDE AT LOTHIAN BUSES’ DOORS OPEN DAY
Edinburgh’s favourite bus company invites public to Central Depot, on Doors Open Day 28 September 2013.
Lothian Buses promises to reveal the industry secrets and impressive...
Lothian Buses up for three awards
Lothian Buses are in the running for three prestigious awards at The National Transport Awards, designed to acknowledge innovation, excellence and progress across all areas of transport and are regarded as amongst the highest...
Lothian Buses rebranded to commemorate anniversary of Britannia launch
Britannia says ‘Ahoy!’ to a fleet of new branded Lothian buses
The Royal Yacht Britannia is celebrating 60 years since her launch in 1953 at the John Brown & Company shipyard in Clydebank. To help mark the occasion...
Lothian Buses win award for their ‘green’ buses
SUCCESS FOR LOTHIAN BUSES AT SCOTTISH TRANSPORT AWARDS
Company Scoops Top Prize for Environmental Excellence
Lothian Buses’ green credentials received a major boost when the company scooped the Contribution to Sustainable Transport title at the prestigious...
Lothian Buses want your old phones
The award winning bus company is recycling old phones for charity.
Everybody has an old mobile phone lying around gathering dust at the back of a drawer or cupboard somewhere.
Lothian Buses are asking their staff...
Lothian Buses make two top deck appointments
Two New Managerial Appointments at Edinburgh’s Biggest Bus Company
Lothian Buses announces the appointment of two new members to the Company’s Senior Leadership Team.
In May, Walter Herring will take on the new role of Head of Operational Risk. He...
Lothian Buses nominated for five awards
The Scottish Transport Awards are designed to acknowledge innovation, excellence and progress across all areas of transport and are regarded as the highest industry accolades in Scotland.
Lothian Buses has been shortlisted in the categories Public...
Lothian Buses launch new bus for play scheme
LOTHIAN AUSTISIC CHILDREN GET ON THEIR OWN LOTHIAN BUS
To recognise a year working with Lothian Autistic Society, Lothian Buses have built a bespoke model bus for the charity to use at their holiday playschemes.
Built...
Lothian Buses have a Social Media Bus
LOTHIAN BUSES LAUNCHES ITS SOCIAL MEDIA BUS
Can you imagine life without your smartphone?
It is becoming increasingly important to everyone to be able to get information on the move, whether that is travel information,...
Lothian Buses raise funds for schools
Ten Edinburgh schools were each presented with a cheque for £750, after staff at Edinburgh’s largest bus company donated £7,500 from their salaries to special schools across Edinburgh.
Rab Fraser, Chairman of Unite 7-21 Branch...
Lothian Buses invite you to get on board the Christmas Grotto bus!
Lothian Buses is bringing some extra festive cheer to the Capital with the launch of its Christmas Grotto Bus. To thank passengers and the local community for its support during 2012, the mobile Winter...
Edinburgh Bus Tours launch Gaelic tour
Last year, Edinburgh Bus Tours achieved the highest accolade from VisitScotland attaining five stars for excellence in recognition of its exceptionally high standard of facilities and services for visitors. This prestigious award, only achieved...
Lothian Buses introduce greener buses
Lothian Buses plc announced the introduction of five new single deck vehicles on the East Lothian Buses 113 service today.
Displaying a distinctive new livery, which takes its inspiration from the former Eastern Scottish Bus...
In Photos – The Royal Highland Show 2012
If you are thinking of going to the Highland Show out at Ingliston, but are a bit fearful of the bad weather, then there are two things you can do. One is to take...
Lothian Buses increase fares today
Lothian Buses are increasing their fares from today. The revised fares are as follows:-
Current Price
4 March 2012 Prices
Adult Single
£1.30
£1.40
Adult DAYticket
£3.20
£3.50
Adult RIDACARD
Weekly
£16.00
17.00
4 Week
£48.00
£51.00
Direct Debit
£45.00
£48.00 per month
Annual
£576.00
£612.00
Adult CITYSINGLE
£26.00
£28.00 (book of 20 tickets)
Transport Scotland Young Persons Bus...
MP backs calls for meeting with Transport Minister
MP for Edinburgh East Sheila Gilmore has joined calls led by Edinburgh Labour for an urgent meeting between the City of Edinburgh Council and Transport Minister Keith Brown MSP following changes to the Scottish...
Doors Open Day – Lothian Buses depot
The secrets and history behind the running of one of Scotland’s most modern and environmentally friendly bus services will be revealed on Saturday 24 September. Lothian Buses is set to open the doors of...
Lothian Buses cooperate with police to stop stone throwing
A joint operation to tackle stone throwing at city buses is being hailed a success by police and bus officials.
A number of incidents in the Wester Hailes area of the capital, where LRT...
World Heritage Day
As a finale to today's World Heritage Day celebrations, Edinburgh will be hosting a tour through the closes of the Old Town this evening.
Beginning at 8pm tonight, the event is part of five across...
Edinburgh set for bus fare rises
From Sunday 3 April both Lothian Buses and First in Scotland East will be revising their fares across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Having last set Adult fares in January 2009, Lothian Buses are set to...
