Double success for Edinburgh as Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams named UK Operators of the Year
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Double success for Edinburgh as Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams named UK Operators of the Year
2nd October 2026Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams have been recognised among the UK’s very best public transport operators after both secured top honours at the National Transport Awards in London. Lothian Buses was named ‘Bus Operator of the Year’ and Edinburgh Trams ‘Tram Operator of the Year’, while Chief Executive Sarah Boyd…
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New class of apprentice engineers begin life at Lothian
17th September 2026Lothian has welcomed a new class of apprentice engineers who will undertake on-the-job training at the company, honing their skills over the next three to four years. The award-winning operator’s apprenticeship programme is highly regarded across the transport industry and beyond, recognised as an exceptional opportunity for individuals of all…
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Lothian enhances customer experience with new Electric Buses for Service 36
29th June 2026Lothian has expanded its fleet with the introduction of nine new Wrightbus GB Kite Electroliner vehicles, enhancing the travel experience for customers while continuing its investment in a modern, accessible and efficient public transport network for Edinburgh. The new single-deck buses began to enter service today (Monday 29 June) on…
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Lothian’s Driver of the Year 2026 – The results!
8th May 2026Lothian’s annual Driver of the Year competition took place on Wednesday 6 May at Ingliston, bringing together colleagues from across the business to compete for a chance to represent the business at the UK finals in September. New for this year, representatives from the emergency services joined us at the…
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Lothian partnership with Shelter Scotland raises £12.8k through lost property donations
29th April 2026A partnership between Lothian and Shelter Scotland has raised £12,800 over the past 12 months through the sale of unclaimed lost property. Since 2024, the award-winning bus operator has donated unclaimed items left behind on its vehicles to Shelter Scotland. They are then resold through the charity’s network of shops…
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Lothian launches search for 2026 intake of apprentice technicians
2nd March 2026Lothian has today (Monday 2 March) opened applications for the next generation of technicians to join its celebrated apprentice engineering programme which has seen more than 150 professionals trained in the past decade. Open to those aged 16 and over – with no upper age limit – the Apprentice Technician…
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Network review brings improvements for customers
30th January 2026Lothian has today (Friday 30 January) announced service improvements and new connections across its network to improve reliability for customers from Sunday 22 February. The changes will introduce improved timetables and connectivity for several services following full analysis of the bus network. In addition to routine improvements to enhance reliability,…
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Public transport use in the capital continues to grow
9th January 2026Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams have today (9 January) announced increased patronage across the city’s bus and tram networks in 2025, with more than 130 million customer journeys recorded. Across the year, Lothian Buses recorded 119 million customer journeys, an increase of 2.6% compared with 2024. Edinburgh Trams have had…
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Edinburgh Bus Tours achieves five-star status
3rd December 2025Edinburgh Bus Tours has been awarded five-star accreditation under the Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions’ (ASVA) new quality assurance scheme. ASVA’s assessment process evaluates visitor attractions across Scotland, reviewing every stage of the customer experience from pre-arrival to departure, with a strong focus on the quality of customer service delivered…
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Lothian named Best In-House Marketing Team of the Year
30th October 2025Lothian has been awarded ‘Best In-House Marketing Team of the Year’ at this year’s Prolific North Marketing Awards. Held in Leeds on Thursday 24 October, the annual awards celebrate the best creative talent, campaigns, and agencies shaping the marketing landscape in Scotland and Northern England. The bus operator’s marketing team…
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