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Lothian’s new buses will carry 100 passengers
Lothian have shown off their new double decker buses which they hope to put into service in early 2019.
The 100 seat Enviro400XLB three axle double decker is a UK first, and the company says...
Lothian putting police drivers through their paces
Lothian is conducting bus driving training for Police Scotland's Divisional Road Policing Unit in Edinburgh.
Working in partnership with Police Scotland, road policing officers will train for (and hopefully pass!) their Public Service Vehicle driving...
Lothian already expanding services to West Lothian which begin this weekend
In a move which echoes what used to happen in the dim and distant past, Lothian Buses are now going to run a green and cream service out to West Lothian. It used to...
Skylink 400 is the final piece in the bus route to the airport
Lothian has a new cross city service for Edinburgh Airport customers, augmenting the company’s existing airport services and creating new links for residents and visitors to the city.
Skylink 400 will connect Edinburgh Airport with...
Lothian has its team ready for Bus Driver of the Year competition
The 2018 UK Bus Driver of the Year competition takes place in Blackpool and now Lothian has chosen its five finalists to go forward to the contest.
They had to compete with eleven other drivers...
Lothian drivers get a new look
Our local bus company Lothian is giving its drivers a new look.
This is the first time in about 20 years that the uniform has been updated, and the 1900 drivers will wear it from...
Lothian increases profit and invests in the future
Lothian which is the new shorter name for the Capital's bus company has improved its performance and profits at the same time.
The profit has risen from £6.8m up from £6.6m last year and this...
Lothian recognised at the Scottish Transport Awards
Lothian the company who run our bus services here in Edinburgh won the big prize at the Scottish Transport Awards. They were named Scotland's public transport operator of the year.
The company has created 100 new...
Take a trip to the Scottish Vintage Bus Museum
Lothian are running a day trip on 20 May 2018 to take bus enthusiasts to the Scottish Vintage Bus Museum.
There is an Open Day there to enjoy all that you need to know about...
Lothian to provide all drivers with practical cycle awareness training
Lothian has partnered with Cycling Scotland to provide all its drivers with bespoke Practical Cycle Awareness training.
Over 1700 drivers, managers and supervisors will take part in the course which has been designed to be fun,...
Lothian shortlisted for three awards
Lothian has been shortlisted for three awards at this year’s Scottish Transport Awards.
The awards which will take place on Thursday 14 June at the Radisson Hotel in Glasgow, are in their 16th year and...
Lothian announce route and fare changes
Lothian has announced some changes to routes and also an increase in the single fare which will go up to £1.70. Other fares which will increase will include Adult and Student Ridacards but Day...
Zach’s Star video goes viral
The first Christmas video ad for Lothian has become a social media hit after attracting 140,000 views online. The video tells the story of a young bus customer being reunited with his precious Christmas star...
Take the bus this Christmas!
Lothian have it all sorted out for you with regular buses on and around Christmas Day on their key routes.
The capital's bus company has issued Christmas and New Year information for customers travelling during...
Airlink welcomes 1 million passengers in 2017
Lothian's Airlink 100 today welcomed its one-millionth Edinburgh Airport passenger for 2017.
The city's bus company carries around 3,000 customers a day from the airport into the city. With a team of sixty dedicated drivers...
Lothian People Awards 2017
Fifteen Lothian employees were recognised in the 2017 Lothian People Awards for their exceptional contribution to the company.
The annual ceremony was set up by the company to celebrate all of its employees who go...
Lothian are Top City Operator
Lothian who run our much-loved bus service has been recognised with another award, this time as Top City Operator and Sustained Marketing Excellence where it won two silver gongs.
The UK Bus Awards are regarded...
Volunteers protect Scottish scenery
Volunteers working with The National Trust for Scotland’s Lothian Conservation Volunteer Group will be hard at work protecting our spectacular scenery this summer.
But they need help. The dedicated volunteers are looking for new members to...
Greens urge action on child deaths and poverty
Green MSP for Lothian Alison Johnstone is today urging Scottish Ministers to act on a report just published which claims that 400 child deaths each year are avoidable.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child...
Best buys for preventing poor health
A new study released today by NHS Health Scotland identifies cost effective approaches to preventing poor health that are also likely to narrow health inequalities.
The study ‘Best preventative investments in Scotland – what the...
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