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In the autumn of 2014, East Lothian Council undertook a survey to establish what people wanted and needed from the supported bus services. Councillors, Community Councils, community groups, and local bus operators took part and members of the public had the opportunity to comment at face-to-face sessions held at the 6 main towns in East Lothian. A summary of the points raised and ELC’s responses can be found here.

RELBUS had hoped to be able to discuss this at its last committee meeting in advance of the new services starting, but due to personal circumstances none of the council officers were able to attend. RELBUS is convening an additional meeting on Tuesday 28th of April to discuss the findings of the consultation. Email info@relbus.org.uk if you’d like to take part.

The Scottish Accessible Transport Alliance (SATA) has published a strategy and action plan aimed at ensuring ensuring that disabled people have an effective say in how transport services are planned and that all new services are fully accessible over the next five years. Among the specific proposals in the Plan are the provision of disability awareness training for public transport staff. Read the strategy here.

The next RELBUS committee meeting will be on Wednesday (28th January) at 7pm when the focus will be on transport and social inclusion in rural areas. View the agenda.

Please email info@relbus.org.uk if you are interested in coming along.

Welcome to Lothian Country Buses who started running Service 104 between Edinburgh and Haddington in September. We are delighted that they are fully committed to the East Lothian Bus Passenger Charter, and are raising awareness of it on their buses. Visit their website for more information.