Author: relbus

The doughnut theory of the universe is an informal description of the shape of the universe as a three-dimensional torus. Doughnut theory also applies to the idea that some policies have a big hole in the middle.

Even a casual observer of the impact of bus deregulation would reckon on bus policy of the last few decades having a cavernous strategic hole. Riders in East Lothian might be forgiven for thinking that there wasn’t a bus transport policy rather a free-for-all. But is this all about to change?

We have received confirmation that East Lothian Council is about to convene a Local Bus Group. After lobbying from RELBUS – who were concerned there wasn’t a forum for the discussion of bus strategy and policy – ELC Councillor Michael Veitch consulted with various interested parties.

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We’ve just launched some new pages: Get Bus Info on the Move to showcase the range of ways of getting public transport information.  Alas in rural East Lothian we are still some way off from having real time bus information, and bus stop information isn’t really that good in many areas, but more about bus stop condition in a future post.

In the mean time we wanted to highlight a few of the new-ish services that are currently available. These are liable to change and improve but feel free to feedback your views.

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The Scottish Government is under pressure from Patrick Harvie, Green MSP for Glasgow, to stop blocking a “basic first step” that could result in better bus services. The Transport Minister, Keith Brown, appears to be resisting calls for a survey of passenger satisfaction.

Mr Harvie has a motion in the Scottish Parliament calling for the survey. However, it has yet to be signed by any SNP MSPs.It is backed by MSPs from Labour, the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats.

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