The Latest Breaking News from Lothian Buses

Andrea MacFarlane says her son Freddie, 12, was on his way home when he attempted to board the Lothian Buses service.

Andrea MacFarlane says her 12-year-old son Freddie was on his way home on Thursday evening, April 27, when he attempted to board a service 31 from East Craigs heading towards the city centre shortly after 8pm

Several incidents in recent weeks have led to buses being diverted, vandalised and officers being called to a 'large scale disturbance' onboard as patrols are now being carried out in local towns

Lothian Buses have alerted commuters of diversions that will affect a number of buses before North Bridge opens both lanes to traffic for the first time since 2021.

The cyclist, who goes by @EdCycleHome on Twitter, was left stunned after the close call with the No. 3 bus in Edinburgh.

One councillor raised an eyebrow at the "substantial hike in council funds" being used for the project, questioning if public money was being used "in a way that it might not have done before".

Officials at Edinburgh City Council say that they will be trying to minimise disruption with SGN going in to also upgrade the local gasworks in the area during this time.

Edinburgh bus driver Charmaine Laurie became a household name five years ago after narrowly avoiding disaster on a city road during the infamous Beast from the East blizzards.

Lothian buses have said that all uniformed emergency services personnel will be able to use their services for free as the capital comes together to pay respect to heroic Barry Martin.

Residents in Gorebridge have been forced to travel further to get on buses, after services in certain areas were withdrawn over the weekend due to 'anti-social behaviour'.

A recruitment event for drivers is taking place later this month