LCTS

22/04/2026

A lot of our regular work involves transporting disabled children and young people - our drivers and passenger assistants often describe working with these passengers as one of the highlights of their job.

We are so excited to take part in this research led by Community Transport Association and ensure we are always doing everything we can to provide a quality experience!

We’re pleased to share that CTA’s Creating Connections research, funded by Motability Foundation, is moving into phase two.

This project explores how Community Transport can better support disabled children and young people, shaped by the voices of families and lived experience.

Following a formal selection process, we’ll be working with eight lead operators across the UK to co-produce practical guidance and community transport solutions alongside disabled children, young people and their families.

The lead operators are:

• LCTS (Lothian Community Transport Services)
• Lagan Valley Rural Transport
• Dial A Ride Denbighshire Ltd. New
• Calne community transport
• Community Transport Sussex
• FarmAbility
• Adapt North East
• WATBus

We’ll also be working with Disabled People’s Organisations to help ensure the research is inclusive and that the solutions developed are practical and meaningful.

We can’t wait to start this next phase!

09/04/2026

Another busy week at LCTS - again working in partnership with Edinburgh Community Food delivering food parcels across the whole city over the school holidays, now one of our regular events of the holidays!

18/03/2026

It was great to see our CEO featured in the Community Transport Association's International Women's Day celebrations last week!

Although often seen as a male-dominated sector, community transport is built on collaboration and support. Many women working across the sector like Kimberley Ward are leading services, driving innovation, and ensuring transport meets the needs of everyone in their communities.

From leadership to frontline services like Lothian Community Transport Services (LCTS) Women’s Night Buses, their work shows how community transport can break down barriers and create safer and more inclusive journeys for all.

10/03/2026

Did you know we now have a 6 seater + wheelchair people carrier available for booking - both self drive hire and with driver hire? Perfect if you have a smaller group to transport, or don't have your D1 (MiDAS still required). Get in touch with us if you think you may be interested!

25/02/2026

★★★★☆ · Soccer club

25/02/2026

We've been in the LCTS archives! Here's some photographs we came across way from back in 2003/2004 - yes, well over 20 years ago! Hopefully a happy memory of you or a loved one. We are fairly sure that some of these were taken at our member organisation St. David's Bradbury Day Centre, Newtongrange alongside other local member groups.

03/02/2026

Are you travelling around Midlothian on a Monday? If so you might find it convenient and cheaper to try our community bus service! We have had a drop in passenger numbers recently and we are keen to get more people out and about in the community. Please see our timetables and prices on the website.

LCTS provides multiple Community Bus Services covering the area of Midlothian.

07/01/2026

New year, new challenge!? We a recruiting a Transport Trainer to work in our training department. Please see the link for more information.

An exciting opportunity has arisen with Lothian Community Transport Services for the vacancy of a Transport Trainer. We have built up a reputation as an

12/12/2025

Lots is happening before we close, it is an extremely busy and bustling December and many of our passengers are enjoying parties and get togethers!

02/12/2025

🌟 DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT! 🌟

We’re excited to announce our BigGive Christmas campaign event is NOW live! Where every donation you make will be DOUBLED! During the week from Tuesday 2nd December till Tuesday 9th December please donate though the BigGive website (See link below). This means your support goes twice as far in helping our local community thrive. 🙌💙

✨ Donate here through the BigGive website: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000006TNPBYA4

Your generosity will help us continue providing vital services, reduce inequalities, and ensure everyone in our community feels supported, valued, and connected.
Together, we can strengthen our community — one doubled donation at a time. 💙

21/11/2025

**Festive Volunteering Opportunity**

LCTS are partnered with Edinburgh Community Food to deliver their Discover! food boxes to families around Edinburgh during the school holidays. We are putting the call out for any volunteers who would be available to help deliver these food boxes on either the 22nd or 23rd of December between 7:30am and 2pm. No driving experience required, you just need to be physically fit enough to carry the boxes.

If you are available to help with this great initiative, or have any questions get in touch with us: 0131 669 9959 or info@lcts.org.uk

ECF have a volunteer open day on Thursday the 27th of November at 11am at their Leith site if you are interested in exploring further volunteering opportunities with them.

07/11/2025

As comes to a close, we just wanted to say a massive thank you to all our trustees for all that they do for LCTS.

We are so grateful to have such an amazing group of trustees, your guidance and expertise are fundamental in LCTS's successes.