Lothian Community Transport Services Launches Women’s Night Bus to Enhance Safety in Midlothian

Lothian Community Transport Services (LCTS) has introduced a new Women’s Night Bus service aimed at enhancing safety for women travelling at night in Midlothian.

Lothian Community Transport Services (LCTS)

With over three decades of experience, LCTS offers a range of services including minibus hire for not-for-profit organisations, community bus services, and comprehensive training programmes for transport operators.

Their mission is to promote social inclusion and support the vital work of community groups by providing reliable and affordable transportation options.

LCTS Women’s Night Bus

To further enhance their services, LCTS have launch their new Women’s Night Bus service to ensure women in Midlothian can get home safely. Operating every Friday and Saturday night, the service provides pick-ups from various venues in Dalkeith dropping passengers off at their front door within the Midlothian postcode area.

The service offers:

• An Affordable Fare: A flat rate of £3.00 per passenger, payable in advance via card or bank transfer.
• Convenient Booking: Enquiries and bookings can be made by emailing nightbus@lcts.org.uk or by calling 0131 669 9959 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. Bookings are accepted up until 12 noon on the Friday of the intended travel weekend.
• Scheduled Pick-Up Points: The bus collects passengers from the following Dalkeith locations:
  • Newbattle Golf Club at 9.50pm
  • Justinlees Inn at 9.55pm and 11.45pm
  • Itihaas and Harrow Hotel at 10pm
  • Black Bull and Corner Pocket at 10.05pm and 11.50pm
  • The Buccleuch and Ship Inn at 10.10pm and 11.55pm
  • The Cavaliere at 10.15pm
  • The Salters Inn at 10.20pm and 12am

Note: Timings are approximate; passengers are encouraged to wait inside the venues until the bus arrives.

Conduct Policy

LCTS emphasises a respectful and safe environment for all. Abusive, threatening, or inappropriate behaviour towards passengers or staff will not be tolerated. The organisation reserves the right to refuse service to ensure the safety and comfort of all users.

Find out more about the LCTS Women’s Night Bus

Join LCTS on Friday 23^rd May at Dalkeith Welfare Hall between 1 and 2pm for their official launch event. The team will be there to tell you more about the service, their plans and answer any questions about the LCTS Women’s Night Bus.

For more information and updates, visit the official LCTS Women’s Night Bus webpage.

Further Support

For additional support, passengers can reach out to the following organisations:

• Midlothian Women’s Aid: 0131 561 5800 (9am – 4pm, Monday to Friday)
• Scottish Women’s Aid Helpline: 0800 027 1234 (24/7)
• Samaritans: 116 123 (24/7)
• Strut Safe: 0333 335 0026 (7pm – 3am, Fridays & Saturdays. 7pm – 1am Sundays)