Miles Briggs, MSP, has called for Edinburgh City Council’s licensing authority to take into consideration of taxi drivers livelihoods when granting licenses extensions. Continue reading Let our cabbies make a living, urges Briggs
Tag: public transport
Public urged to plan ahead for big weekend of events
With thousands of people expected to enjoy a series of major events in Edinburgh this weekend, residents, workers and spectators are being urged to prepare well for their journeys. Continue reading Public urged to plan ahead for big weekend of events
Travelling with confidence: initiative to support older people
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
Three thousand people have their say on Trams to Newhaven
“Of course, no final decision on taking trams to Newhaven, or not, will be made until much later in the year”
More than three thousand people have shared their views in a six-week long consultation about plans for taking trams to Newhaven. Edinburgh citizens either attended one of the information events, sent in their comments by email or completed the consultation online on the Council’s Consultation Hub. Continue reading Three thousand people have their say on Trams to Newhaven
Trams to Newhaven? Consultation closes TODAY
The city council’s #TramsToNewhaven consultation closes TODAY!
Let them know what you think at https://consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tramstonewhaven/ …
Two thirds of Scots unhappy with their bus services
Two thirds of Scots are dissatisfied with the frequency of their local bus services, with over half saying that those which do exist are often late. The figures are published today by Citizens Advice Scotland following a major national survey.
Continue reading Two thirds of Scots unhappy with their bus services
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.
Local MSP says: Help shape the future of bus services
Local MSP Ben Macpherson has encouraged bus users across the city’s capital to get involved in two new public consultations that will help shape the future of bus services and smart ticketing in Scotland. Continue reading Local MSP says: Help shape the future of bus services
Taking the tram to Newhaven?
City council publishes £165.2 million business case to extend tram line to Leith and Newhaven
The Outline Business Case (OBC) for taking Edinburgh’s tram service down to Leith and Newhaven has been published. The news will not be met with unrestrained joy: the proposed tram line extension would see Leith Walk cut down to just ONE LANE for eighteen months if the £165.2 million project is approved. Continue reading Taking the tram to Newhaven?
Capital driving out hate crime on public transport
The first pledge in Scotland to end hate crime on public transport has been launched by the City of Edinburgh Council and transport partners. The ‘Charter for Public Transport’ aims to provide ‘hate free’ travel and partners Edinburgh Trams, ScotRail, Police Scotland, British Transport Police and First Scotland East came together in Haymarket station to make their pledge. Continue reading Capital driving out hate crime on public transport