Abbreviation TfE Chairman Lesley Hinds Founded 2013 Purpose Transportation authority | Region served Edinburgh
Lothian Headquarters Edinburgh, United Kingdom Chairperson Lesley Hinds | |
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Parent organisation City of Edinburgh Council Website www.transportforedinburgh.com Main organs Edinburgh Trams, Lothian Buses | ||
Transport for edinburgh one city many journeys
Transport for Edinburgh is an organisation that oversees public transport in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. It manages the city's public transport operations in a similar manner to Transport for London, but with many fewer powers. The organisation works to integrate public transport services in Edinburgh operated by Edinburgh Trams, Lothian Buses and First Scotland East. It will eventually include cycling and walking routes within its portfolio, but will focus solely on buses and trams during its first twelve months. The formation of the organisation was announced on 15 August 2013, by Edinburgh transport convener and former Lord Provost of Edinburgh Lesley Hinds.
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- Transport for edinburgh one city many journeys
- Transport for edinburgh integrated transport
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The body holds City of Edinburgh Council's 91% stake in Lothian Buses, and its 100% stake in Edinburgh Trams. It has been reported that Transport for Edinburgh is the tenth largest employer in Edinburgh. The board of directors of the body is chaired by Lesley Hinds. She is joined on the board by transport spokesperson Joanna Mowat, and city councillors Nigel Bagshaw and Steve Cardownie. Three non-executive directors have also been hired: solicitor Ann Faulds, academic Steve Cassidy and transport specialist Tony Depledge.
Transport for Edinburgh does not have a separate office, but instead utilises the offices of Lothian Buses. Its logo was revealed on 17 December 2013.