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Lothian bus and tram fares to increase

Lothian Bus and Tram fares are to increase on April 2, in the first fares review since 2020. The increase is most likely to affect households on lower incomes, and anyone who travels into the city for work. Single journey fares will increase by 20p, taking them from £1.80 to £2. Meanwhile, day fares will […]

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Free bus travel for young people in Scotland

All residents of Scotland under the age of 22 will become eligible for free bus travel from January 31. The free bus travel will have conditions similar to those on offer for those with disabilities or who are over 60, who have been entitled to free coach and local bus travel since 2006. A small […]

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Autonomous buses in Edinburgh? The future of the transport industry

Your days of thanking a human driver when getting off a city bus may be coming to an end. This week The Guardian reported that the UK’s driverless vehicle initiative will result in autonomous buses in Edinburgh as early as next year. The trial of driverless vehicles will be launched in Edinburgh and London, with […]