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The previous cycle hire scheme ran from 2018 until 2021 but came to an end when Serco said it would not renew the contract.  Picture: Greg Macvean.

‘Global reputation at risk without cycle hire scheme’ Ian Swanson

The previous cycle hire scheme was intended to be self-financing, but thefts and vandalism led to added cost.  Picture: Scott Louden

Cycle hire scheme to be abandoned Ian Swanson

Serco incurred extra costs from the delayed introduction of a faulty new fleet. Picture: Jeff Holmes/Shutterstock

Serco's cash demand for Caledonian Sleeper ‘rejected because of scary numbers’ Alastair Dalton

Serco has run the Caledonian Sleeper since 2015

Caledonian Sleeper contract scrapped: Serco-Scottish Government disagreement Alastair Dalton

Edinburgh Royal Infirmary cost £184m to build under Private Finance Initiative

Readers' letters: Privatisation isn’t working for public By The Newsroom

The Caledonian Sleeper's Club Car could be used as part of potential train charters. Picture: Jeff Holmes/Shutterstock

Caledonian Sleeper charter plan to whisk wedding parties to the Highlands Alastair Dalton

Scott Arthur is the city's new transport and environment convener.

Council Transport convener talks about the changes he wants to see Ian Swanson

The £150m Caledonian Sleeper fleet was introduced in April 2019

Computer glitch halts Caledonian Sleeper in latest setback for hi-tech fleet Alastair Dalton

ScotRail passenger numbers fell by up to 95 per cent during pandemic lockdowns. Picture: John Devlin

Covid slashed ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper ticket sales by £330m Alastair Dalton

RMT members demonstrating outside Caledonian Sleeper operator Serco's offices in London. Picture: Cat Cray

Threat of more Caledonian Sleeper strikes as RMT stages protest against operator Alastair Dalton

Caledonian Sleeper workers' dispute talks with management have gone off the rails.

Caledonian Sleeper staff to strike this week Tom Eden

Just Eat bikes disappeared from the city's streets in September   Picture: Greg Macvean

New cycle hire scheme will need subsidy Ian Swanson

Photographer Ian Georgeson, 07921 567360
Holyrood Park, Traffic

Readers' letters: There's room for everyone in Holyrood Park By The Newsroom

Vandalism was a particular problem, adding to costs   Picture: Greg Macvean

Cycle hire scheme ends with no new one in sight Ian Swanson

Extinction Rebellion wear rat masks as they protest outside the Department of Business, Energy, Industrial Strategy in central London (Picture: Tolga Akmen/AFP via Getty Images)

Climate change not helped by Extinction Rebellion's antics – Stephen Jardine Stephen Jardine

The Edinburgh cycle hire scheme proved popular but has been plagued by costly vandalism (Picture: Greg Macvean)

Traffic and Travel Will Glasgow firm ride to the rescue over cycle hire scheme? – Steve Cardownie Steve Cardownie

The Edinburgh cycle hire scheme has proved popular but been plagued by costly vandalism. Picture: Greg Macvean

Glasgow bike rental firm could come to rescue of Edinburgh's doomed scheme Alastair Dalton

More train managers are to be recruited to improve Caledonian Sleeper resilience

Extra Caledonian Sleeper staff recruitment after shortage forces cancellations Alastair Dalton

Edinburgh's cycle hire scheme has been plagued by vandalism and theft incidents since it was introduced.

Just Eat Cycles set to disappear from city streets Joseph Anderson, LDRS

The UK government's test and trace application displayed on a handheld device

Readers' letters: Ian Murray is shooting at the wrong target By The Newsroom

The walkouts are over staff being refused a pay rise without productivity improvements

Caledonian Sleeper cancels all services during ten-night strike from June 15 Alastair Dalton

Caledonian Sleeper trains operate every night except Saturdays between Scotland and London

Caledonian Sleeper staff vote to strike over pay Alastair Dalton

The Just Eat cycle hire scheme should not be given millions that would be better spent on priorities like helping homeless people (Picture: Greg Macvean)

Cycle hire scheme should not take precedence over basic services – Helen Martin Helen Martin

Caledonian Sleeper staff voted by 80 per cent for a strike ballot

Caledonian Sleeper staff to be balloted for strike action over pay Alastair Dalton

Serco's franchise to run the Caledonian Sleeper is not due to end until 2030

Caledonian Sleeper must be nationalised along with ScotRail - Scottish Labour Alastair Dalton

Passenger face four more nights of strike action.

Christmas travel on Caledonian Sleeper threatened by more strikes Alastair Dalton

Faults with the new fleet were a identified by the report as a major cause of staff stress

Caledonian Sleeper told by own experts to 'change culture' over fatigue Alastair Dalton

Strikes: Caledonian Sleeper

Caledonian Sleeper staff strike leads to reduced Edinburgh-London service Daniel Harkins

No Caledonian Sleeper trains will run on Sunday or Monday nights

Crunch talks to avert 48-hour Caledonian Sleeper strikes break down Alastair Dalton

The cycle hire scheme was launched three years ago

Council Cycle hire scheme could be costly to continue Ian Swanson

Caledonian Sleeper's new train fleet was introduced in April last year.

Caledonian Sleeper losses increased by nearly 50% even before Covid crisis Alastair Dalton

The RMT is angry its members have not been given a pay rise. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

ScotRail staff to hold strike ballot over no pay rise Alastair Dalton

Passengers are faced with threatened disruption from 4 October

Caledonian Sleeper staff to stage 48-hour strikes Alastair Dalton

Staff have complained of fatigue from extended shifts

RMT votes for strike to 'bring Caledonian Sleeper to its knees' Alastair Dalton

Staff have complained of fatigue during extended shifts on the overnight trains.

Traffic and Travel Caledonian Sleeper industrial action ballot launched Alastair Dalton

Edinburgh residents have totted up 250,000 trips since the scheme started, with double the number of bike hires each month in 2020 compared to 2019.

Edinburgh racks up 250,000 trips on Just Eat hire bikes Jamie McKenzie

The train approaching Waverley station during the incident. Picture: Peter Fitton.

Runaway Caledonian Sleeper train overshot Waverley because brakes wrongly set Alastair Dalton

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