Bus Futures
So what would a quality public transport network look like? In the future there will be:
- A network of frequent local services with stops connected to the local cycle path network, which feed into rail and bus express networks joining major towns.
- Prepaid and through ticketing available in local outlets / shops
- East Lothian Councils own buses become ‘Community Owned’, helping also to connect remote rural communities and joining up the many minibus services used by local groups
- Buses connect directly to rail services and vice versa
- People consider bus travel as an option not as a last resort
- Residents and visitors alike can get around affordably
- Buses are quieter, run on renewable energy