Lothian forms partnership with Pride Edinburgh

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Lothian recently announced its new partnership with Pride Edinburgh. To mark their partnership the operator wrapped one of its buses in Pride colours and logos.

Created by Lothian’s in-house design team, the bus celebrates 22 years since Pride began in Scotland, with the first ever festival taking place in Edinburgh in 1995.

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The Wright Eclipse Gemini 3-bodied Volvo B5LH in Pride Edinburgh livery. RICHARD WALTER

Brett Herriot from Pride Edinburgh said: “We are delighted to develop our partnership with Lothian, in this year where prides around the world mark the 50th Anniversary of the stonewall uprising the global starting point for the pride movement.

“In Lothian’s Centenary year its a potent marker of how far we have come on the journey to equality for all irrespective of colour, creed, gender or sexuality.

“The new Pride bus will be a shining beacon in the city and will showcase Lothians inclusive working environment and the welcoming service it provides for all citizens of the capital city.”

The company also supported Pride Edinburgh in 2018 and as well as the wrapped bus, Lothian also supplied two open-top vehicles for the Pride Scotia March last Saturday.

Gaynor Marshall, Lothian’s Communications Director said: “Lothian are thrilled to be expanding our support for Pride Edinburgh as their official transport partner for this year.

“As one of the largest employers in Edinburgh with over 2,500 people across our business, Pride Edinburgh shares our ethos of creating a culture of diversity, equality and inclusion.

“We really look forward to seeing our amazing, eye-catching and vibrant bus on the streets around Edinburgh and the Lothians celebrating the diversity of our Capital City.”

 

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