In the event of adverse weather etc causing disruption to our routes in the first instance information will be posted in the Facebook panel to the right below


Service 109-DRT and Pingo app

Service 109-DRT : In March 2023 we started a trial using the Pingo app to operate this route as fully Demand Responsive so an assessment could be made of passenger demand and use of both the app and the route.
This trial will end on 29th March 2023 and the route will revert to the previously operated timetabled section between Tranent and Haddington with a smaller DRT area bookable online or by phone as demand has shown this is passengers preferred option.

Pingo app : Due to the end of the contract with Pingo the booking app will not be available after Friday 8th March 2024. All bookings can continue to be made via the webform, email or by calling 01620 822620.

Fare Increase from Monday 3rd April 2023

Reluctantly due to continually high operating costs and a significant reduction in funding from Transport Scotland we will be increasing our adult single fares* by 20p from Monday 3rd April 2023.
Our fares will still offer the best value in East Lothian being no more expensive than other bus operators and, in many cases, less expensive. There will be no increase in our multi-journey tickets at this time.
*Except for the fare to and from Elphinstone Research Centre on Service 108A is this was increased substantially in November 2022

Service 111 Statement

Due to totally unfounded rumours circulating we feel we must state categorically that there are no changes of any kind planned for our 111 Service.
We are aware that Midlothian Council are considering withdrawing support for various bus services, including the 111 service, however the support we receive for some sections of the 111 service is provided by East Lothian Council, with Midlothian Council only making a small contribution.
The majority of Service 111 operates on a commercial basis and passenger use continues to grow with significantly more passengers using the route than prior to the pandemic and we hope this statement will put an end to the speculation regarding this popular route.


Changes to our Services from 21st November

We are making some changes to our timetables for Services 108, 110, 111, 112 and 118 from Monday 21st November.
On the same date due to anomalies where the same journey is a different fare on two or more services all £1.70 fares will rise by 10p to £1.80 from the above date.
In addition all multi-Journey tickets will rise in line with our current single fares, with Staff discount tickets being 8 times the single fare and Standard tickets 9 times the single fare.
These increases are in part due to escalating operating costs, particularly fuel. Full details and new timetables are here - Click for details

The Latest addition to our fleet

Fleet No 342 - YX72 OJG has been added to our fleet.
It is an ADL Enviro 200 MMC to exactly the same specification as the new Enviro which joined our fleet in March 2022.
It is fitted with the latest Euro 6 engine and this coupled with 'smart charging' and 'stop - start' technology means it meets 'Low Emission Bus' status.
It was built to our specification by Falkirk based Alexander Dennis and features a dedicated wheelchair bay along with USB charging points at every seatbelted seat and free WiFi.

A Low Emission Fleet

Following the completion of a retrofit program last week our entire operational fleet of buses now meet a minimum of Euro VI emissions.
Our newest buses already exceeded this standard, by being certified to the higher 'Low Emission Bus' standard. This now ensures that every one of our buses which passes through the Air Quality Management Area in Musselburgh meets the very latest emission standards.
The retrofitted exhaust systems, supplied by Eminox, help reduce both nitrogen dioxide and particulate emissions and bring previously Euro V models up to the latest Euro VI standards.

101 Haddington Town Service Timetables

101A/B New extended services to Haddington Retail Park from Monday 4th October 2021
The current 101 Town service which serves the Nungate will be renumbered as 101A and extended from Haddington Town Centre to the new shops at Haddington Retail Park via the Community Hospital running once an hour.
Service 101B will reintroduce a service to the Florabank, Herdmanflat, Traprain Terrace and the Riverside Drive area's with a connection to Haddington Retail Park and will run up to once an hour.
The 101A and 101B follow the same route between Haddington Town Centre and Haddington Retail Park via the Community Hospital, giving a journey up to every 30 minutes.
The new timetable valid from 4th October is available onboard our buses and here- Haddington Town Service

101 Haddington Town Service Extension

In order to end speculation, and passenger concern, we can confirm that we intend extending our 101 Town Service to a new bus stop beside the Aldi Store at the new retail park around the time the shop moves.
The existing 'Nungate Link' will be extended so that it connects passengers to the town centre, the Community Hospital and the new retail park. We are also looking to return the 101 service back to some areas previously served. Full details will be announced in due course.
After some initial reluctance East Lothian Council have agreed to site a new bus stop on the delivery road next to the zebra crossing and approximately 10 metres from the access ramp and steps outside Aldi. We would like to thank Councillor John McMillan for his help in securing this new stop as we felt the existing stops on the main road, which are over 200m from the shop entrance, were too far for many passengers.
We are working with various parties to advertise the town centre at the Retail Park with the aim to encourage shoppers to visit the town centre by parking at the retail park and taking the bus into Haddington. For some time we have offered free advertising on internal screens on our newer buses to members of the Haddington Business Partnership and we want to make that offer to all businesses in the town centre.

A new extended route from 5th July

Service 110A is a new service which is an extension to Service 110 and will provide a new quick direct link for Tranent, Prestonpans and Wallyford to Fort Kinnaird.
The route starts Elphinstone travels down Elphinstone Road to Tranent via Caponhall Road and the Loch Centre continuing down Church Street past Blindwells and into Prestonpans at Schaw Road and along Preston Road. It then travels along Salters Road through Wallyford and onto the A1 to Fort Kinnaird. Click for details

Changes to our Timetables

We are updating the timetables for services 108, 111 and 118 from Monday 21st June. Changes will also be made to services 109 and 110 on 5th July and on the same date a new extended service, 110A will start connecting Elphinstone, Tranent, Prestonpans and Wallyford to Fort Kinnaird. Click for details

Additional Bus Stops in Musselburgh High St

From Thursday 29th April two additional bus stops will come into use on Musselburgh High Street with the aim of reducing queueing for buses.
The only change for our customers is that Service 108 heading to Haddington will use the new Eastbound stop(B) at Shorthope Street. Services 111 and 118 will continue to use the existing Eastbound stop(A) and all services will continue to use the current Westbound stop(D)

The Latest addition to our fleet

Fleet No 413 - YX21 RNO is an ADL Enviro 200 MMC to exactly the same specification as the two Enviro's which entered service in January 2021.
It is fitted with the latest Euro 6 engine and this coupled with 'smart charging' and 'stop - start' technology means it meets 'Low Emission Bus' status.
Built to our specification by Falkirk based Alexander Dennis and feature both a dedicated wheelchair bay and a buggy bay along with USB charging points at every seatbelted seat and free WiFi.

Passengers are reminded that they should only travel if their journey is essential at this time.

Our latest new buses

Tomorrow our two latest buses will take to the road on our 108 Service.
Whilst not the best time to launch new vehicles, they were ordered almost a year ago and due last summer, they will help reduce our carbon footprint and aid social distancing on all our routes.
They are fitted with the latest Euro 6 engines and this coupled with 'smart charging' and 'stop - start' technology means they meet 'Low Emission Bus' status.
The buses were built to our specification by Falkirk based Alexander Dennis and feature both a dedicated wheelchair bay and a buggy bay along with USB charging points at every seatbelted seat and free WiFi.
Passengers are reminded that they should only travel if their journey is essential at this time.

Travel advice for service's 108, 111 and 118

Following a conference call on Wednesday 18th November with Transport Scotland and East Lothian Council it was confirmed that we should continue to operate routes 108, 111 and 118 as normal.
Even though these services enter a level 3 area, and East Lothian is moving to level 2, it was agreed that there is still a need for essential travel for work and shopping.
We do however recommend that passengers Stay Safe and Support Local in East Lothian.

myTrip - a new app

myTrip is our new app which provides mobile ticketing, live bus tracking information and live passenger levels on board each bus.
myTrip is available in both the App Store and the Google Play Store.

Mobile tickets are available for Adults, Children and for NHS Staff and are available for use in either our 'Urban Zone' or across our entire network. There are day tickets, which are valid for 24 hours from purchase, 7 day tickets and a 10 journey carnet.
The app also gives information on where our buses are and how many passengers are onboard, all of which we hope our customers find both useful and reassuring in the current climate.