More passengers took advantage of Edinburgh Trams and Lothian Buses services in 2025 with the trams having record patronage whilst for the buses they also saw an increase on the previous 12 months. In total over 130 million passenger journeys were recorded across the two operators, who are now more closely aligned with the same Chief Executive in charge of the two.
In 2025 Edinburgh Trams recorded 12.5 million passenger journeys, which is an increase of 3.3% from 2024. Meanwhile, Lothian Buses saw a rise of 2.6% with 119 million passenger journeys.
Sarah Boyd, Chief Executive of Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams, said: “Our bus and tram network sits at the heart of the city, providing reliable, inclusive and accessible public transport for the hundreds of thousands of customers who travel with us every day.
“This strong commercial performance reflects the dedication of our people, both on the frontline and behind the scenes, who work tirelessly to deliver consistently high-quality services.
“As we look ahead to 2026, we remain committed to managing cost pressures to ensure that we can continue to invest in the delivery of an integrated, dynamic and fit for purpose public transport network that meets the demands of our growing capital city.”
Cllr Stephen Jenkinson, Transport and Environment Convener at the City of Edinburgh Council, added: “Edinburgh’s outstanding public transport network is the backbone of our great city, keeping the Capital moving every day.
“These new figures clearly show how popular our buses and trams are with our residents and visitors, and my thanks go to our valued colleagues at Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams for their great work over the last year. I’ve no doubt that this will continue in the year ahead as these excellent companies work ever closer together.
“As we continue to deliver on our ambitious City Mobility Plan, and face into the many challenges of managing a growing, successful city, our tram and bus services will remain at the heart of our response.”