Tag: Lothian Buses

Scotland on track to recruit 27,000 Modern Apprentices

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

Praise for winter weather efforts as normal service resumes

As business begins to return to usual after days of heavy snow and freezing temperatures, council leaders have praised those working to keep the city moving during this period. Most of the city’s services are expected to resume normal operations today, including the reopening of schools, libraries and neighbourhood offices, though a yellow warning for snow and ice remains in place.

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Buses back on: Lothian operating Sunday service

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 to introduce first all-electric buses to Edinburgh

Transport minister announces another £1.4 million for green public transport initiatives

Transport Minister Humza Yousaf (above) announced the details of this latest round of funding for public bus services during a visit to Lothian Buses Annandale depot this week. It was an opportunity for the Minister to see Lothian’s new all-electric vehicles which take to the roads this weekend. Continue reading Lothian to introduce first all-electric buses to Edinburgh