Edinburgh Bus Users Group
@edinburghbug.bsky.social
Looking out for Edinburgh's bus passengers and services. Independent of operators, Councils, Government, political parties etc.
Website https://edinburghbususers.group/
Website https://edinburghbususers.group/
Merry Christbus to all who celebrate it 🙂🌲
December 25, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Merry Christbus to all who celebrate it 🙂🌲
All-in-one summary of comments and responses on this BBC article:
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December 23, 2025 at 2:18 PM
All-in-one summary of comments and responses on this BBC article:
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Calling all politicos on Bluesky...
Still wondering what to get bus users for Christmas?
The perfect present would be your party putting this in its 2026 manifesto.
edinburghbususers.group/ebug-suggest...
(Even if it's 'delayed in the post' till the New Year)
Still wondering what to get bus users for Christmas?
The perfect present would be your party putting this in its 2026 manifesto.
edinburghbususers.group/ebug-suggest...
(Even if it's 'delayed in the post' till the New Year)
EBUG suggestions for 2026 Holyrood election manifestos
Elections for Holyrood (7 May 2026) are on the horizon. EBUG has sent a list of key bus-related ‘calls for action’ to every political party with an identifiable manifesto contact.
edinburghbususers.group
December 22, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Calling all politicos on Bluesky...
Still wondering what to get bus users for Christmas?
The perfect present would be your party putting this in its 2026 manifesto.
edinburghbususers.group/ebug-suggest...
(Even if it's 'delayed in the post' till the New Year)
Still wondering what to get bus users for Christmas?
The perfect present would be your party putting this in its 2026 manifesto.
edinburghbususers.group/ebug-suggest...
(Even if it's 'delayed in the post' till the New Year)
Non-paywalled article on £2 trial bus fare cap
www.scotsman.com/news/transpo...
Where @ruralweeyin.bsky.social and @paulwhite-cpt.bsky.social set out why putting all your eggs in the free/reduced fares basket is a mistake.
(also www.transport.gov.scot/news/regiona...)
www.scotsman.com/news/transpo...
Where @ruralweeyin.bsky.social and @paulwhite-cpt.bsky.social set out why putting all your eggs in the free/reduced fares basket is a mistake.
(also www.transport.gov.scot/news/regiona...)
The areas of Scotland to benefit from £2 trial bus fare cap revealed
Bus campaigners fear the pilot will increase the transport poverty gap in areas with no services
www.scotsman.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Non-paywalled article on £2 trial bus fare cap
www.scotsman.com/news/transpo...
Where @ruralweeyin.bsky.social and @paulwhite-cpt.bsky.social set out why putting all your eggs in the free/reduced fares basket is a mistake.
(also www.transport.gov.scot/news/regiona...)
www.scotsman.com/news/transpo...
Where @ruralweeyin.bsky.social and @paulwhite-cpt.bsky.social set out why putting all your eggs in the free/reduced fares basket is a mistake.
(also www.transport.gov.scot/news/regiona...)
'The focus of this role is our campaign for better buses...
looking for someone with excellent listening skills, who can build relationships with people and organisations and support them to campaign for change in their communities'.
(perhaps knowing about buses would be an asset 🤷)
looking for someone with excellent listening skills, who can build relationships with people and organisations and support them to campaign for change in their communities'.
(perhaps knowing about buses would be an asset 🤷)
📢We're hiring!
Could you be our new Transport Campaigner?
This role will help win better buses for our communities and build power in our movement for a better transport system. 🚌
Applications close 12 January.
Check out the job description and skills we are looking for👇
foe.scot/jobs/
Could you be our new Transport Campaigner?
This role will help win better buses for our communities and build power in our movement for a better transport system. 🚌
Applications close 12 January.
Check out the job description and skills we are looking for👇
foe.scot/jobs/
Jobs
If you're talented, passionate and want to change the world, then apply for a job with Friends of the Earth Scotland.
foe.scot
December 18, 2025 at 1:54 PM
'The focus of this role is our campaign for better buses...
looking for someone with excellent listening skills, who can build relationships with people and organisations and support them to campaign for change in their communities'.
(perhaps knowing about buses would be an asset 🤷)
looking for someone with excellent listening skills, who can build relationships with people and organisations and support them to campaign for change in their communities'.
(perhaps knowing about buses would be an asset 🤷)
Quite a good set of 'asks' for Holyrood 2026.
sestran.gov.uk/wp-content/u...
(even though they didn't include a number for £infrastructure investment)
"We call on all political parties to:
Embed bus in all aspects of policy
Protect & expand rural bus services
Reduce congestion, which slows
sestran.gov.uk/wp-content/u...
(even though they didn't include a number for £infrastructure investment)
"We call on all political parties to:
Embed bus in all aspects of policy
Protect & expand rural bus services
Reduce congestion, which slows
sestran.gov.uk
December 18, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Quite a good set of 'asks' for Holyrood 2026.
sestran.gov.uk/wp-content/u...
(even though they didn't include a number for £infrastructure investment)
"We call on all political parties to:
Embed bus in all aspects of policy
Protect & expand rural bus services
Reduce congestion, which slows
sestran.gov.uk/wp-content/u...
(even though they didn't include a number for £infrastructure investment)
"We call on all political parties to:
Embed bus in all aspects of policy
Protect & expand rural bus services
Reduce congestion, which slows
#MSPbuspresents
5. For Lib Dem MSPs
There's always someone it's difficult to choose a gift for. This year we suggest a slightly tarnished gold star for making the most sensible contribution in a Holyrood debate on buses. Guys, next year please tell us what you actually want.
5. For Lib Dem MSPs
There's always someone it's difficult to choose a gift for. This year we suggest a slightly tarnished gold star for making the most sensible contribution in a Holyrood debate on buses. Guys, next year please tell us what you actually want.
#MSPbuspresents
4. For Green MSPs
A pre-broken magic wand (see Labour), and some spectacles (not rose-tinted) allowing them to see further than free buses for everyone.
4. For Green MSPs
A pre-broken magic wand (see Labour), and some spectacles (not rose-tinted) allowing them to see further than free buses for everyone.
#MSPbuspresents
3. For Labour MSPs
A pre-broken model Halton Transport bus. To remind them that public ownership sometimes goes badly wrong, and is no magic solution.
(Should have asked for the full set with bus-friendly roads, people)
3. For Labour MSPs
A pre-broken model Halton Transport bus. To remind them that public ownership sometimes goes badly wrong, and is no magic solution.
(Should have asked for the full set with bus-friendly roads, people)
December 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
#MSPbuspresents
5. For Lib Dem MSPs
There's always someone it's difficult to choose a gift for. This year we suggest a slightly tarnished gold star for making the most sensible contribution in a Holyrood debate on buses. Guys, next year please tell us what you actually want.
5. For Lib Dem MSPs
There's always someone it's difficult to choose a gift for. This year we suggest a slightly tarnished gold star for making the most sensible contribution in a Holyrood debate on buses. Guys, next year please tell us what you actually want.
Revealed at DMSC today; response to @cllrbenparker.bsky.social question why no S75 contributions for buses at a huge residential development...
If bus patronage grows, just put on more buses 🤦
This, in an area with no RTI screens, but with unsheltered and inadequate bus stops.
If bus patronage grows, just put on more buses 🤦
This, in an area with no RTI screens, but with unsheltered and inadequate bus stops.
December 17, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Revealed at DMSC today; response to @cllrbenparker.bsky.social question why no S75 contributions for buses at a huge residential development...
If bus patronage grows, just put on more buses 🤦
This, in an area with no RTI screens, but with unsheltered and inadequate bus stops.
If bus patronage grows, just put on more buses 🤦
This, in an area with no RTI screens, but with unsheltered and inadequate bus stops.
#MSPbuspresents
4. For Green MSPs
A pre-broken magic wand (see Labour), and some spectacles (not rose-tinted) allowing them to see further than free buses for everyone.
4. For Green MSPs
A pre-broken magic wand (see Labour), and some spectacles (not rose-tinted) allowing them to see further than free buses for everyone.
#MSPbuspresents
3. For Labour MSPs
A pre-broken model Halton Transport bus. To remind them that public ownership sometimes goes badly wrong, and is no magic solution.
(Should have asked for the full set with bus-friendly roads, people)
3. For Labour MSPs
A pre-broken model Halton Transport bus. To remind them that public ownership sometimes goes badly wrong, and is no magic solution.
(Should have asked for the full set with bus-friendly roads, people)
#MSPbuspresents
2. For Conservative MSPs
A copy of 'Beginner's Guide to Transport Policy and Planning in the 21st century'.
And a U22s bus pass invalidator, so they can zap away till the batteries run out, when they'll have to find something else to do for a change.
2. For Conservative MSPs
A copy of 'Beginner's Guide to Transport Policy and Planning in the 21st century'.
And a U22s bus pass invalidator, so they can zap away till the batteries run out, when they'll have to find something else to do for a change.
December 17, 2025 at 9:23 AM
#MSPbuspresents
4. For Green MSPs
A pre-broken magic wand (see Labour), and some spectacles (not rose-tinted) allowing them to see further than free buses for everyone.
4. For Green MSPs
A pre-broken magic wand (see Labour), and some spectacles (not rose-tinted) allowing them to see further than free buses for everyone.
Top bus-related commentary on Transform Scotland's website.
It could almost have been written by one of our Committee members.
It could almost have been written by one of our Committee members.
Tackling traffic and improving journey times is critical to better buses.
Our bus policy advisor Chris Day provides a critical commentary of the recent debate on #bus, checking the pulse on party positions ahead of #Holyrood2026 elections.
Read in full here:
transform.scot/2025/12/16/b...
Our bus policy advisor Chris Day provides a critical commentary of the recent debate on #bus, checking the pulse on party positions ahead of #Holyrood2026 elections.
Read in full here:
transform.scot/2025/12/16/b...
Buses: What's the state of play among political parties ahead of 2026 elections? - Transform Scotland
Transform bus policy advisor Chris Day provides a critical commentary on the latest debate on bus services in the Scottish Parliament. On 12 November, the Scottish Parliament held a debate...
transform.scot
December 16, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Top bus-related commentary on Transform Scotland's website.
It could almost have been written by one of our Committee members.
It could almost have been written by one of our Committee members.
Buses: What’s the state of play among the political parties at Holyrood?
A short read.
transform.scot/2025/12/16/b...
A short read.
transform.scot/2025/12/16/b...
Buses: What's the state of play among political parties ahead of 2026 elections? - Transform Scotland
Transform bus policy advisor Chris Day provides a critical commentary on the latest debate on bus services in the Scottish Parliament. On 12 November, the Scottish Parliament held a debate...
transform.scot
December 16, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Buses: What’s the state of play among the political parties at Holyrood?
A short read.
transform.scot/2025/12/16/b...
A short read.
transform.scot/2025/12/16/b...
#MSPbuspresents
3. For Labour MSPs
A pre-broken model Halton Transport bus. To remind them that public ownership sometimes goes badly wrong, and is no magic solution.
(Should have asked for the full set with bus-friendly roads, people)
3. For Labour MSPs
A pre-broken model Halton Transport bus. To remind them that public ownership sometimes goes badly wrong, and is no magic solution.
(Should have asked for the full set with bus-friendly roads, people)
#MSPbuspresents
2. For Conservative MSPs
A copy of 'Beginner's Guide to Transport Policy and Planning in the 21st century'.
And a U22s bus pass invalidator, so they can zap away till the batteries run out, when they'll have to find something else to do for a change.
2. For Conservative MSPs
A copy of 'Beginner's Guide to Transport Policy and Planning in the 21st century'.
And a U22s bus pass invalidator, so they can zap away till the batteries run out, when they'll have to find something else to do for a change.
1. For SNP MSPs
A memory chip, constantly replaying reminders that they used to have an OK-ish plan for buses till they broke it.
Also administers a mild electric shock if they suggest the Bus Infrastructure Fund is a satisfactory alternative.
A memory chip, constantly replaying reminders that they used to have an OK-ish plan for buses till they broke it.
Also administers a mild electric shock if they suggest the Bus Infrastructure Fund is a satisfactory alternative.
December 16, 2025 at 9:19 AM
#MSPbuspresents
3. For Labour MSPs
A pre-broken model Halton Transport bus. To remind them that public ownership sometimes goes badly wrong, and is no magic solution.
(Should have asked for the full set with bus-friendly roads, people)
3. For Labour MSPs
A pre-broken model Halton Transport bus. To remind them that public ownership sometimes goes badly wrong, and is no magic solution.
(Should have asked for the full set with bus-friendly roads, people)
#MSPbuspresents
2. For Conservative MSPs
A copy of 'Beginner's Guide to Transport Policy and Planning in the 21st century'.
And a U22s bus pass invalidator, so they can zap away till the batteries run out, when they'll have to find something else to do for a change.
2. For Conservative MSPs
A copy of 'Beginner's Guide to Transport Policy and Planning in the 21st century'.
And a U22s bus pass invalidator, so they can zap away till the batteries run out, when they'll have to find something else to do for a change.
1. For SNP MSPs
A memory chip, constantly replaying reminders that they used to have an OK-ish plan for buses till they broke it.
Also administers a mild electric shock if they suggest the Bus Infrastructure Fund is a satisfactory alternative.
A memory chip, constantly replaying reminders that they used to have an OK-ish plan for buses till they broke it.
Also administers a mild electric shock if they suggest the Bus Infrastructure Fund is a satisfactory alternative.
Still looking for that last-minute Christmas present for the MSPs in your life?
Join us next week as we reveal our top tips for the ideal gift for politicians of every political party!*
* may be bus-related.
#MSPbuspresents
Join us next week as we reveal our top tips for the ideal gift for politicians of every political party!*
* may be bus-related.
#MSPbuspresents
December 15, 2025 at 9:35 AM
#MSPbuspresents
2. For Conservative MSPs
A copy of 'Beginner's Guide to Transport Policy and Planning in the 21st century'.
And a U22s bus pass invalidator, so they can zap away till the batteries run out, when they'll have to find something else to do for a change.
2. For Conservative MSPs
A copy of 'Beginner's Guide to Transport Policy and Planning in the 21st century'.
And a U22s bus pass invalidator, so they can zap away till the batteries run out, when they'll have to find something else to do for a change.
1. For SNP MSPs
A memory chip, constantly replaying reminders that they used to have an OK-ish plan for buses till they broke it.
Also administers a mild electric shock if they suggest the Bus Infrastructure Fund is a satisfactory alternative.
A memory chip, constantly replaying reminders that they used to have an OK-ish plan for buses till they broke it.
Also administers a mild electric shock if they suggest the Bus Infrastructure Fund is a satisfactory alternative.
Still looking for that last-minute Christmas present for the MSPs in your life?
Join us next week as we reveal our top tips for the ideal gift for politicians of every political party!*
* may be bus-related.
#MSPbuspresents
Join us next week as we reveal our top tips for the ideal gift for politicians of every political party!*
* may be bus-related.
#MSPbuspresents
December 14, 2025 at 9:18 AM
1. For SNP MSPs
A memory chip, constantly replaying reminders that they used to have an OK-ish plan for buses till they broke it.
Also administers a mild electric shock if they suggest the Bus Infrastructure Fund is a satisfactory alternative.
A memory chip, constantly replaying reminders that they used to have an OK-ish plan for buses till they broke it.
Also administers a mild electric shock if they suggest the Bus Infrastructure Fund is a satisfactory alternative.
Still looking for that last-minute Christmas present for the MSPs in your life?
Join us next week as we reveal our top tips for the ideal gift for politicians of every political party!*
* may be bus-related.
#MSPbuspresents
Join us next week as we reveal our top tips for the ideal gift for politicians of every political party!*
* may be bus-related.
#MSPbuspresents
December 13, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Still looking for that last-minute Christmas present for the MSPs in your life?
Join us next week as we reveal our top tips for the ideal gift for politicians of every political party!*
* may be bus-related.
#MSPbuspresents
Join us next week as we reveal our top tips for the ideal gift for politicians of every political party!*
* may be bus-related.
#MSPbuspresents
🤦What's the point?
We said, given the substantial ⬆️ in residents from this planning application ('a more inclusive, & a more vibrant & thriving neighbourhood that strengthens the heart of the city': Developer)
democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s9...
CEC should insist on bus stop improvements
We said, given the substantial ⬆️ in residents from this planning application ('a more inclusive, & a more vibrant & thriving neighbourhood that strengthens the heart of the city': Developer)
democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s9...
CEC should insist on bus stop improvements
democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk
December 11, 2025 at 5:47 PM
🤦What's the point?
We said, given the substantial ⬆️ in residents from this planning application ('a more inclusive, & a more vibrant & thriving neighbourhood that strengthens the heart of the city': Developer)
democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s9...
CEC should insist on bus stop improvements
We said, given the substantial ⬆️ in residents from this planning application ('a more inclusive, & a more vibrant & thriving neighbourhood that strengthens the heart of the city': Developer)
democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s9...
CEC should insist on bus stop improvements
The law is not an ass...
Wherein m'luds and ladies determine that access to shops doesn't just mean 'by car'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Wherein m'luds and ladies determine that access to shops doesn't just mean 'by car'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Aberdeen bus gates to stay after legal challenge fails
A judge rules against campaigners who argued the bus gates restricted access to city centre businesses.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The law is not an ass...
Wherein m'luds and ladies determine that access to shops doesn't just mean 'by car'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Wherein m'luds and ladies determine that access to shops doesn't just mean 'by car'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It tells you quite a lot about transport in Midlothian that the Council seems to think a bus bay is a good thing and posts it on Twitter.
December 9, 2025 at 1:32 PM
It tells you quite a lot about transport in Midlothian that the Council seems to think a bus bay is a good thing and posts it on Twitter.
Reminder of the two most authoritative documents on why bus patronage has declined over the years, and what to do about it.
www.cpt-uk.org/media/b3rgvs...
www.cpt-uk.org/media/bnqecq...
www.cpt-uk.org/media/b3rgvs...
www.cpt-uk.org/media/bnqecq...
www.cpt-uk.org
December 7, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Reminder of the two most authoritative documents on why bus patronage has declined over the years, and what to do about it.
www.cpt-uk.org/media/b3rgvs...
www.cpt-uk.org/media/bnqecq...
www.cpt-uk.org/media/b3rgvs...
www.cpt-uk.org/media/bnqecq...
Us, on Radio Forth et al later today;
being all balanced and reasonable about anti-social behaviour and bus passes.
being all balanced and reasonable about anti-social behaviour and bus passes.
December 4, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Us, on Radio Forth et al later today;
being all balanced and reasonable about anti-social behaviour and bus passes.
being all balanced and reasonable about anti-social behaviour and bus passes.
Reposted by Edinburgh Bus Users Group
Accessible transport benefits everyone #DisabilityDay #EveryoneIncluded
People with disabilities make a greater proportion of their trips by bus.
This International Day of People with Disabilities, we're highlighting the need for frequent, reliable, accessible buses.
Follow @transportforall.org.uk for campaigns and resources.
#IDPD
This International Day of People with Disabilities, we're highlighting the need for frequent, reliable, accessible buses.
Follow @transportforall.org.uk for campaigns and resources.
#IDPD
December 3, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Accessible transport benefits everyone #DisabilityDay #EveryoneIncluded
Your antidote to wall-to-wall Budget coverage; selected transport news in a frankly paltry attempt to mimic @edinburghminute.bsky.social @edi.bike et al.
www.transport.gov.scot/news/survey-...
Nice non-paywalled iconclasm www.ft.com/content/47ab...
Flixbus is telt www.scotsman.com/news/transpo...
www.transport.gov.scot/news/survey-...
Nice non-paywalled iconclasm www.ft.com/content/47ab...
Flixbus is telt www.scotsman.com/news/transpo...
Survey shows travel in Scotland back to pre-pandemic levels | Transport Scotland
www.transport.gov.scot
November 26, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Your antidote to wall-to-wall Budget coverage; selected transport news in a frankly paltry attempt to mimic @edinburghminute.bsky.social @edi.bike et al.
www.transport.gov.scot/news/survey-...
Nice non-paywalled iconclasm www.ft.com/content/47ab...
Flixbus is telt www.scotsman.com/news/transpo...
www.transport.gov.scot/news/survey-...
Nice non-paywalled iconclasm www.ft.com/content/47ab...
Flixbus is telt www.scotsman.com/news/transpo...
THIS;
Started with @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social article re trams.
➡️thread re buses (h/t @pastandotherplaces.bsky.social)
➡️observation on the state of play.
web-cdn.bsky.app/profile/past...
Started with @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social article re trams.
➡️thread re buses (h/t @pastandotherplaces.bsky.social)
➡️observation on the state of play.
web-cdn.bsky.app/profile/past...
November 25, 2025 at 11:26 AM
THIS;
Started with @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social article re trams.
➡️thread re buses (h/t @pastandotherplaces.bsky.social)
➡️observation on the state of play.
web-cdn.bsky.app/profile/past...
Started with @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social article re trams.
➡️thread re buses (h/t @pastandotherplaces.bsky.social)
➡️observation on the state of play.
web-cdn.bsky.app/profile/past...
📢 Debate on bus deregulation takes an unexpected turn...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses
Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world heritage site in Peru.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
📢 Debate on bus deregulation takes an unexpected turn...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...