Work to connect Edinburgh’s existing tram network to the Newhaven line will see the permanent closure of the York Place stop this week and a temporary suspension of services to other city centre stops.
From Thursday, February 10, trams will run as far as the West End tram stop with alternative arrangements put in place to enable customers to complete their journey. In April, services will resume as far as a temporary terminus in St Andrew Square.
It will soon be easier than ever to pay for travel on Edinburgh’s popular tram network as final tests get underway on a new ‘Tap on, Tap off’ payment system.
We are currently in the final stages of testing, and are anticipating a launch in the next few weeks. Stay tuned for details!
We’re gearing up for a busy Easter weekend as Edinburgh prepares for the return of Terminal V at the Royal Highland Centre.
It’s officially the Easter Holidays, and if you aren’t jetting off somewhere warm and sunny-side-up, there’s plenty to do in Edinburgh, especially while it’s warm(ish) and sunny(ish) here too!
See our full list of cracking recommendations below – and don’t forget, if you’re taking the wee ones out for the day, you can buy a Family Day Tripper ticket in advance on the Edinburgh Ticket website to get the best value for money.
No, you do not need to tap off. You can continue to use your pass as normal.
If you have Tapped On and don’t Tap Off when you leave the tram, you’ll be charged a Single Airport fare (£7.90) – so please remember to Tap Off! We know mistakes can happen, please contact our Customer Service team with any queries. Penalty fares, including the fare for a card not being tapped off, will not be included in daily or weekly capping.
Our Ticketing Service Assistants will still be working on the trams, and they will tap your card again on their handheld devices to do an inspection tap. If you have not tapped on, you will not be considered to have a valid ticket, and will automatically be charged the onboard penalty fare of £10. This does not count towards your daily or weekly cap.
The system is designed for solo adult tickets. For the best family rates, you can still buy tickets at the Ticket Vending Machines on platforms, on the et app or Bus & Tram app, or via Edinburgh Ticket. All currently accepted concession passes will still be accepted.
