Transport for Edinburgh
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| Abbreviation | TfE |
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| Purpose | Transport authority |
| Headquarters | 55 Annandale Street Edinburgh EH7 4AZ |
Region served | Edinburgh Lothian |
Chairman | Lesley Macinnes |
Main organ | Edinburgh Trams Lothian Buses |
Parent organisation | City of Edinburgh Council |
| Website | transportforedinburgh |
Transport for Edinburgh (TfE) was an organisation that oversaw public transport in Edinburgh, Scotland.[1] It managed the city's public transport operations in a similar manner to Transport for London, but with many fewer powers. The organisation worked to integrate public transport services in Edinburgh operated by Edinburgh Trams, Lothian Buses and McGill’s Midland Bluebird. It focused solely on buses and trams during its first twelve months and later included cycles. The formation of the organisation was announced on 15 August 2013, by Edinburgh transport convener and former Lord Provost of Edinburgh Lesley Hinds.[2]
The body held the City of Edinburgh Council's 91% stake in Lothian Buses, and its 100% stake in Edinburgh Trams. It has been reported that TfE was the tenth largest employer in Edinburgh.[3] The board of directors of the body was chaired by Lesley Hinds. She was joined on the board by Jim McFarlane, Charlene Wallace, Steve Cassidy and city councillors Karen Doran, Claire Miller and Callum Laidlaw. Former non-executive directors have included solicitor Ann Faulds and transport specialist Tony Depledge.[3][4]
TfE did not have a separate office, but instead utilised the offices of Lothian Buses.[3] Its logo was revealed on 17 December 2013.[5]
Transport for Edinburgh was renamed Edinburgh Transport Holdings in December 2025 as part of a City of Edinburgh Council plan to merge Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams. It now functions solely as a holding company, with its board of directors responsible for all three companies.[6][7][8]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Transport for Edinburgh: New body to oversee trams and buses". BBC News. 15 August 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
- ^ Dalton, Alastair (16 August 2013). "New body to coordinate Edinburgh transport". The Scotsman. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
- ^ a b c "Council backs new Transport for Edinburgh board". Edinburgh Evening News. 24 October 2013. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- ^ Miller, Dale (13 December 2013). "Experts lined up to oversee running of city trams". Edinburgh Evening News. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
- ^ "Transport for Edinburgh livery revealed today". The Edinburgh Reporter. 17 December 2013. Retrieved 17 December 2013.
- ^ "Notice of meeting and agenda - Transport and Environment Committee - 10.00am Thursday, 2nd April, 2026" (PDF). The City of Edinburgh Council. 2 April 2026. p. 162. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
Transport for Edinburgh has been renamed as Edinburgh Transport Holdings and is now a shareholding entity only.
- ^ "Certificate of Incorporation on Change of Name". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. 4 December 2025. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- ^ Stephen, Phyllis (2 September 2025). "Boss of new transport body for Edinburgh named". The Edinburgh Reporter. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
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