First of Lothian’s fully electric double deck buses hit the road

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    First of Lothian’s fully electric double deck buses hit the road

    9th September 2024

    The first of Lothian’s fully electric, double deck buses hit the streets of the capital tomorrow (Sunday 8 September), marking an important milestone in the company’s 105-year history. The Volvo BZL Electric buses, which will be operating initially on the Service 8 and 9 routes, offer customers improved comfort and…

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    Lothian appoints Susan Deacon as new Chair

    21st August 2024

    Lothian is pleased to announce that Susan Deacon has been appointed to the role of Chair of Lothian’s Board, following the approval of the City of Edinburgh Council’s Transport and Environment Committee yesterday (Thursday 15 August 2024). Ms Deacon takes over with immediate effect from Jim McFarlane who is standing…

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    Lothian announce cheaper fares and new routes for west Edinburgh

    11th June 2024

    Lothian have today (5 June 2024) announced changes to fares in west Edinburgh which will see price reductions for many customers from Sunday 30 June. The change will see the Lothian Country ‘cityWEST’ zone become an extension of the ‘city’ fares zone, with Adult single tickets for Queensferry, Newbridge &…

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    Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams launch new integrated travel app

    11th June 2024

    Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams are today (3 June 2024) delighted to announce the launch of a new fully integrated bus and tram app. The new app allows customers to plan their journeys in advance with reliable timetable information and real-time departure boards for each stop across Edinburgh and the…

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    Lothian Crowns a New Bus Driver of the Year

    31st May 2024

    Lothian has crowned a new Driver of the Year following its annual Bus Driver of the Year final at the Royal Highland Centre in Ingliston on Tuesday 28 May. 17 finalists from across the Lothian Group competed on the day, excelling in three specially designed challenges – a theory test,…

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    Edinburgh Bus Tours introduce the Regal Tour

    26th March 2024

    New jewel in award-winning tourist attraction’s crown! Edinburgh Bus Tours launched its brand-new Regal Tour on Sunday 24 March. Joining the existing live guide-led Edinburgh Tour, and CitySightseeing Edinburgh Tour (recently named the top CitySightseeing operator in the world!), the Regal Tour brings to life the city’s royal connections, taking…

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