Edinburgh Bus Users Group
@edinburghbug.bsky.social
Looking out for Edinburgh's bus passengers and services. Independent of operators, Councils, Government, political parties etc.
Website https://edinburghbususers.group/
Website https://edinburghbususers.group/
OK...as long as architects and planners aren't allowed anywhere near the transport stuff.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:02 PM
OK...as long as architects and planners aren't allowed anywhere near the transport stuff.
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Unfortunately, reflecting on a recent Holyrood debate, our political classes seem to have little insight into achieving it.
(see forthcoming item on Transform Scotland website)
(see forthcoming item on Transform Scotland website)
November 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Unfortunately, reflecting on a recent Holyrood debate, our political classes seem to have little insight into achieving it.
(see forthcoming item on Transform Scotland website)
(see forthcoming item on Transform Scotland website)
Your antidote to wall-to-wall Budget coverage; selected transport news in a frankly paltry attempt to mimic @edinburghminute.bsky.social @edi.bike et al.
www.transport.gov.scot/news/survey-...
Nice non-paywalled iconclasm www.ft.com/content/47ab...
Flixbus is telt www.scotsman.com/news/transpo...
www.transport.gov.scot/news/survey-...
Nice non-paywalled iconclasm www.ft.com/content/47ab...
Flixbus is telt www.scotsman.com/news/transpo...
Survey shows travel in Scotland back to pre-pandemic levels | Transport Scotland
www.transport.gov.scot
November 26, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Of course, if every car journey overnight became a public transport journey overnight neither train, tram nor bus couldn't cope. But it won't happen.
And of course good transport planning is driven by capacity; before politics gets in the way.
As @nigelbagshaw.bsky.social frequently points out.
And of course good transport planning is driven by capacity; before politics gets in the way.
As @nigelbagshaw.bsky.social frequently points out.
November 26, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Of course, if every car journey overnight became a public transport journey overnight neither train, tram nor bus couldn't cope. But it won't happen.
And of course good transport planning is driven by capacity; before politics gets in the way.
As @nigelbagshaw.bsky.social frequently points out.
And of course good transport planning is driven by capacity; before politics gets in the way.
As @nigelbagshaw.bsky.social frequently points out.
vehicle requirements from faster journey time (we hope).
Then does 'need around 300 more buses to meet peak times' means vehicles, or vehicle+driver?
Then does this assume current bus occupancy?
And bear in mind the critical variable is probably driver availability.
And 'peak hours' have changed.
Then does 'need around 300 more buses to meet peak times' means vehicles, or vehicle+driver?
Then does this assume current bus occupancy?
And bear in mind the critical variable is probably driver availability.
And 'peak hours' have changed.
November 26, 2025 at 2:38 PM
vehicle requirements from faster journey time (we hope).
Then does 'need around 300 more buses to meet peak times' means vehicles, or vehicle+driver?
Then does this assume current bus occupancy?
And bear in mind the critical variable is probably driver availability.
And 'peak hours' have changed.
Then does 'need around 300 more buses to meet peak times' means vehicles, or vehicle+driver?
Then does this assume current bus occupancy?
And bear in mind the critical variable is probably driver availability.
And 'peak hours' have changed.
Lothian has a fleet of over 700 buses running more than 70 services through 24 hours www.lothianbuses.com/about-us/
But that seems to include Lothian Country and East Coast buses, and (perhaps) coaches.
Factor in required downtime.
Factor in greater flexibility with a bigger fleet.
Factor in reduced
But that seems to include Lothian Country and East Coast buses, and (perhaps) coaches.
Factor in required downtime.
Factor in greater flexibility with a bigger fleet.
Factor in reduced
November 26, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Lothian has a fleet of over 700 buses running more than 70 services through 24 hours www.lothianbuses.com/about-us/
But that seems to include Lothian Country and East Coast buses, and (perhaps) coaches.
Factor in required downtime.
Factor in greater flexibility with a bigger fleet.
Factor in reduced
But that seems to include Lothian Country and East Coast buses, and (perhaps) coaches.
Factor in required downtime.
Factor in greater flexibility with a bigger fleet.
Factor in reduced
Oh, is there a Budget on?
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Your antidote to wall-to-wall Budget coverage; selected transport news in a frankly paltry attempt to mimic @edinburghminute.bsky.social @edi.bike et al.
www.transport.gov.scot/news/survey-...
Nice non-paywalled iconclasm www.ft.com/content/47ab...
Flixbus is telt www.scotsman.com/news/transpo...
www.transport.gov.scot/news/survey-...
Nice non-paywalled iconclasm www.ft.com/content/47ab...
Flixbus is telt www.scotsman.com/news/transpo...
Survey shows travel in Scotland back to pre-pandemic levels | Transport Scotland
www.transport.gov.scot
November 26, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Oh, is there a Budget on?
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Paywalled. Just when he's getting into his stride...
November 26, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Paywalled. Just when he's getting into his stride...
That type of bollard is a hazard to pedestrians though.
November 25, 2025 at 11:09 AM
That type of bollard is a hazard to pedestrians though.
@lothianbuses.bsky.social provides nearly 120m trips/yr, more than the entire Scotrail network.
(We like trains, we really do, but time/coverage they get compared to buses...)
(We like trains, we really do, but time/coverage they get compared to buses...)
November 25, 2025 at 10:54 AM
@lothianbuses.bsky.social provides nearly 120m trips/yr, more than the entire Scotrail network.
(We like trains, we really do, but time/coverage they get compared to buses...)
(We like trains, we really do, but time/coverage they get compared to buses...)
complexity & cost of doing bus lanes...it took c1.5 years to cut bus lane hours in 2015; it's taken 6 years to reinstate 7-7-7 bus lanes on one corridor since @chasbooth.bsky.social motion was passed.
(assuming the trial happens this financial year ['quietly confident'])
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(assuming the trial happens this financial year ['quietly confident'])
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November 25, 2025 at 10:54 AM
complexity & cost of doing bus lanes...it took c1.5 years to cut bus lane hours in 2015; it's taken 6 years to reinstate 7-7-7 bus lanes on one corridor since @chasbooth.bsky.social motion was passed.
(assuming the trial happens this financial year ['quietly confident'])
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(assuming the trial happens this financial year ['quietly confident'])
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TBF the current Council (2022-2027) is more pro-bus than it was from 2012-2022.
But funding for bus lanes has dried up in recent years; it's the first thing ScotGov cuts in difficult times. See £500m Bus Partnership Fund replaced by £20m (so far) Bus Infrastructure Fund.
That, and the growing
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But funding for bus lanes has dried up in recent years; it's the first thing ScotGov cuts in difficult times. See £500m Bus Partnership Fund replaced by £20m (so far) Bus Infrastructure Fund.
That, and the growing
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November 25, 2025 at 10:54 AM
TBF the current Council (2022-2027) is more pro-bus than it was from 2012-2022.
But funding for bus lanes has dried up in recent years; it's the first thing ScotGov cuts in difficult times. See £500m Bus Partnership Fund replaced by £20m (so far) Bus Infrastructure Fund.
That, and the growing
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But funding for bus lanes has dried up in recent years; it's the first thing ScotGov cuts in difficult times. See £500m Bus Partnership Fund replaced by £20m (so far) Bus Infrastructure Fund.
That, and the growing
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Surely not. Historic Environment Scotland wouldn't allow members of the public anywhere near.
November 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Surely not. Historic Environment Scotland wouldn't allow members of the public anywhere near.
Shocked that your contributor didn't review the bollards.
Oh, wait.
Oh, wait.
November 24, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Shocked that your contributor didn't review the bollards.
Oh, wait.
Oh, wait.
TBF, the City Region Deal was a bit like that.
(But we don't know if it was Westminster/ScotGov/both that decided Edinburgh was getting the Sheriffhall flyover whether it wanted it or not)
(But we don't know if it was Westminster/ScotGov/both that decided Edinburgh was getting the Sheriffhall flyover whether it wanted it or not)
November 24, 2025 at 11:01 AM
TBF, the City Region Deal was a bit like that.
(But we don't know if it was Westminster/ScotGov/both that decided Edinburgh was getting the Sheriffhall flyover whether it wanted it or not)
(But we don't know if it was Westminster/ScotGov/both that decided Edinburgh was getting the Sheriffhall flyover whether it wanted it or not)
OK; we look forward to your forthcoming exclusive on 'the daftest response to the tram consultation and its author's murky backstory'.
November 24, 2025 at 9:13 AM
OK; we look forward to your forthcoming exclusive on 'the daftest response to the tram consultation and its author's murky backstory'.
Which of these is the best fit?
November 24, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Which of these is the best fit?
Wait till you see a forthcoming TS commentary on a Holyrood debate! (If it's published)
November 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Wait till you see a forthcoming TS commentary on a Holyrood debate! (If it's published)
(don't want to make @nigelbagshaw.bsky.social miss the fun)
November 23, 2025 at 5:54 PM
(don't want to make @nigelbagshaw.bsky.social miss the fun)
Also, it's Sunday, tram consultation's over, so how will our media friends fill their tram pages?
@edinreporter.bsky.social @edinburghminute.bsky.social
insidecroydon.com/2025/11/21/r...
@edinreporter.bsky.social @edinburghminute.bsky.social
insidecroydon.com/2025/11/21/r...
Reform party official wants to scrap vital New Addington trams
EXCLUSIVE: As Nigel Farage’s company-cum-party struggles with a constant credibility crisis, here in Croydon, one member has a policy idea which could damage their election chances. By STEVEN…
insidecroydon.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Also, it's Sunday, tram consultation's over, so how will our media friends fill their tram pages?
@edinreporter.bsky.social @edinburghminute.bsky.social
insidecroydon.com/2025/11/21/r...
@edinreporter.bsky.social @edinburghminute.bsky.social
insidecroydon.com/2025/11/21/r...