Are Lothian Buses Council owned?
Are Lothian Buses Council owned?
It is entirely municipally owned, being 91% owned by the City of Edinburgh Council, with the remainder owned by Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian councils, although it no longer provides bus services in West Lothian under the same name.
Who is the owner of Lothian Buses?
the City of Edinburgh
We are the UK’s largest municipal bus company and proudly owned by the City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Mid Lothian and West Lothian councils.
What is the longest Lothian bus route?
Our longest route is the service X15, which is over 24 miles long. This year on boxing day we will cover over 27,000 miles – that’s more than once round the whole planet.
When did Lothian Buses start?
So much has changed over this period – our name for a start. Some of you will remember Lothian Regional Transport from the 1970s, but you may not know that the business was launched as Edinburgh Corporation Transport in 1919 following the end of the Great War.
Who runs Edinburgh buses?
Lothian Buses is an award-winning bus company that operates over 70 services in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas of Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian. Lothian Buses remains publicly owned – the major shareholder being The City of Edinburgh Council.
Can you take dogs on Lothian Buses?
Are dogs allowed on Lothian Buses? Dogs can travel on Lothian Buses however this is at the driver’s discretion according to their Conditions of Carriage. All dogs must be on a lead. In our experience only 1 dog is normally allowed on the bus by the driver.
Who is the voice of Lothian Buses?
Debbie – who originally hails from Dundee – was talent-spotted to narrate Edinburgh’s tram announcements while delivering a talk on one of the Capital’s open-top tour buses. She has also recorded announcements for Lothian Buses.
How many Lothian bus routes are there?
Lothian Buses
| One of Lothian’s 100 seat Enviro 400 XLB buses on display at Edinburgh Castle esplanade. | |
|---|---|
| Alliance | Edinburgh Trams |
| Routes | 56 (daytime) / 12 (night buses) 9 (East Coast Buses) 9 (Lothian Country) 3 (Open-Top Tour) 1 (3 Bridges Tour)(Executive Tours) |
| Stops | 2,900 |
Are Lothian Buses Electric?
Lothian is currently trialling a zero-emission double deck electric bus from Switch Mobility. The Metrodecker is the lightest double decker in its class.
Can you eat hot food on a bus?
Usually, you can bring food and drink on the bus. Hot drinks need to be in a travel-safe container, like a takeaway cup with a lid or a thermos.
Can you vape on a Lothian bus?
Hi Jenni, we do have a sign at the entrance to the bus advising customers not to smoke or vape on board.
