Edinburgh’s integrated transport group is one year old. Transport for Edinburgh was launched 18 December 2013, bringing together Lothian Buses, Edinburgh Trams and Edinburgh Bus Tours with the vision of providing a seamless and high quality transport choice for residents and visitors.
Information is readily available in a range of formats from the traditional timetable to high-tech journey planners, and customers are able to easily access customer services including three Travelshops, two of which are located the City Centre.
Today, Transport for Edinburgh’s companies operate more than 70 registered bus services across Edinburgh and the Lothians with a 700 vehicle-strong fleet.
With the launch of the new tram service from Edinburgh Airport, the Group provides a modern, integrated and attractive public transport proposition that more and more people are using and relying upon.
Edinburgh Bus Tours continues to be Scotland’s third most popular paid for visitor attraction. The five star open top bus tours offer a different view of the city for over 500,000 people each year.
The group employs over 2,300 people making it the eleventh largest employer in Edinburgh.
The network is comprehensive, frequent and inclusive whilst ticketing is simple, multi-platform and offers great value for money.
To mark the first year of Transport for Edinburgh a short film has been produced that shows how significant the public transport network is to the lives of residents and visitors alike. The film shows the best of Edinburgh, it’s people and its transport system over the course of a day.
Throughout December Lothian Buses, Edinburgh Trams and Edinburgh Bus Tours will be looking back on the highlights of the last year, giving away prizes relating to the video and the last twelve months. The star prize includes a one year Ridacard plus tickets for Edinburgh's Christmas and Hogmanay. (terms & conditions apply).
Follow #TfEtheJourney on Edinburgh Trams Twitter, Lothian Buses Facebook, Lothian Buses Twitter and Edinburgh Bus Tours Twitter for your chance to win.