Friday’s bus strike has been suspended following further talks between Lothian Buses and trade union Unite. News of the resolution will come as a huge relief to both commuters and Festival organisers. Continue reading Panic over: Lothian Buses strike suspended – at least for now
Following the announcement by Unite the union that Lothian’s drivers and engineers have voted to strike from 3 a.m. on 2 August, Social Care Alba, one of Edinburgh’s leading care and support providers have confirmed the extent to which this will affect those requiring social care and support across the capital. Continue reading Bus strike will have a ‘significant impact’ on those in need of social care and support, says Alba
Lothian Buses staff have voted to take strike action. Unite, their trade union, had recommended acceptance of the deal but unless a last ditch agreement can be found strike act will begin at 03:00am on Friday morning – the first day of the Edinburgh Fringe. Continue reading Transport chaos looms as Lothian Buses set for strike action
Unite Scotland is to hold a strike ballot at Lothian Buses. If the ballot is successful, action is likely to take place in August during the Edinburgh Fal Festival – traditionally the capital’s busiest month. In a previous ballot in April, 94% of Unite members supported industrial action. The latest ballot opens on Thursday. Continue reading On the buses: no laughing matter as Festival disruption looms
Police are appealing for witnesses following a hate crime on board a bus travelling in the Leith area. The incident happened between 5.40pm and 6.20pm on Monday (11th February) on board the Number 22 Lothian Bus service from Ocean Terminal to The Gyle. Continue reading Hate crime on Edinburgh bus: police seek woman
Whilst a bus journey is one of the safest ways to travel on our roads, a bump on the bus that might be brushed off by most of us could lead to a loss of confidence and independence or a serious injury for an older person. Now police, bus companies and other partners have teamed up to make bus travel even safer for some of the most vulnerable members of our communities. Continue reading Travelling with confidence: initiative to support older people
The push by employers to recruit more apprentices is on track to deliver 27,000 new Modern Apprenticeship starts by the end of this year, the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has revealed. To end of December 2017, more than 18,700 apprentices were recorded as having started training across the country. Continue reading Scotland on track to recruit 27,000 Modern Apprentices
Continue reading Praise for winter weather efforts as normal service resumes
Lothian Buses is now operating a Sunday service. Buses began leaving garages into service from 10am and the full Sunday service is expected to be operational by midday.
Subject to weather conditions not worsening, Lothian Buses also plan to operate a Sunday service tomorrow, (Saturday 3rd March) but there will be NO night buses on service this weekendl.
A decision on Monday’s (5th March) service levels will be posted by 1200hrs on Sunday on the company’s website and social channels.
Lothian Bus services remain suspended this morning. The company will review the situation at 9am. Continue reading Lothian Buses NOT running – will review again at 9am
