On the buses

In response to Barry Hutton’s letter (11 August) about bus engines, I am pleased to advise that the first 15 electric-diesel hybrid buses will be entering service with Lothian Buses in Edinburgh on 11 September, 2011.

The buses, which represent an investment of around £5 million, have been part funded by the Scottish Government’s Green Bus Fund, and are being built by Alexander-Dennis in Falkirk.

State of the art features are designed to improve the travelling experience and tempt more people out of private cars. The new fleet will be available for public inspection at our launch event on Saturday, 10 September from 11am on Castle Street, Edinburgh.

IAN CRAIG

Lothian Buses

Annandale Street

Edinburgh