Edinburgh trams introduce tap on tap off ticketing

Public transport passengers in Edinburgh are moving towards getting a London-style ticketing solution with the final tests underway on a new ‘Tap on, Tap off’ payment system on the city’s trams. Edinburgh Trams will announce the launch date shortly for the new system, which is developed in collaboration with payment provider Flowbird, and marks the […]

Edinburgh Tram workers back strike action over lack of toilet breaks

The Unite union has announced its Edinburgh Trams membership have ]backed strike action in a dispute over late running times to Edinburgh airport which it says is preventing workers from taking comfort breaks. Over 90% of tram workers in the ballot supported strike action. The union says more than 160 members could now take strike […]

Edinburgh: New tram project dealt funding blow

Edinburgh’s new tram project has been dealt a blow just months after its launch, after the Scottish Government said it could ‘not afford’ to fund the development of a business case. Edinburgh Council’s Lib Dems have raised concerns it leaves a “gaping £44 million black hole” in plans to build a north-south line – and […]