Grants awarded to Henderson’s Travel, National Express Dundee, Lothian Buses, MacEwan’s Coach Services and Deveron Coaches Ltd. Scottish Transport minister Keith Brown announced the successful bidders from the second round of the Scottish Government’s Green Bus Fund (SGBF) on April 5. The five winning companies receive grants totalling just under £1.8m which will see 26 [...]
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Positive results from Lothian customer survey
The results from Lothian Buses’ independently conducted annual passenger satisfaction survey show improved customer satisfaction levels. Conducted by transport consultants SKM Colin Buchanan, the results of over 2,000 telephone interviews in autumn 2011 confirm an overall rise in passenger satisfaction to 88% (85% in 2010) and a 7% rise from last year to 93% in [...]
Keith Brown challenges Scottish fare increases
Scottish transport minister Keith Brown has challenged bus operators who say the BSOG cut has forced them to increase fares. The Scottish Government announced a 20% cut to the grant in January, stating they were designed to “encourage fuel efficiency and redistribute benefits, principally to rural areas”.
CBS advertising contract maintained with Lothian
CBS Outdoor has renewed its contract to manage advertising on Lothian Buses fleet for a further six years. It has held the contract since 2001. Under the terms of the new £9m deal CBS Outdoor will continue to manage all advertising sales and operational fixing on the 600+ fleet, which has launched a new livery [...]
Lothian Buses profits from passenger rise
Lothian Buses has reported an increase in profits to £13m from £8.5m. The figures for 2010 also show passenger numbers grew by 1.9% to 109m. The municipally-owned operator said the rise in profits was also achieved by “careful cost control” and a “favourable fuel hedge position”.
