Edinburgh Airport, a member of VINCI Airports, is increasing the pick-up and drop-off charge by GBP 1 to encourage the use of public transport from 13 January. The cost of using the pickup and drop-off area will start at GBP 6 for 10 minutes.
“We have just had a record year for passengers at Edinburgh Airport and that number is likely to grow year-on-year, and we want to make sure that people are making more sustainable choices when getting to and from the airport,” said Gail Taylor, Chief Commercial Officer (XAero) at Edinburgh Airport.
Due to the increase in price, the car area will now be competitively priced against public transport, with buses and trains currently used by 37 per cent of the airport’s passengers. Edinburgh will continue to operate a free drop-off and pick-up area that was recently upgraded and moved closer to the terminal, with residents and electric vehicle users qualifying for a 50 per cent discount for the first 10 minutes.
Taylor continued: “The use of cars is the most polluting mode with four journeys for each passenger compared to just two when using public transport. We want more people to use the robust transport links we have as this both reduces emissions and congestion. We have a number of large capacity projects planned over the next few years and reinvestment back into the airport infrastructure will improve the overall experience for passengers.”
Edinburgh Airport is has demonstrated commitment to sustainability with numerous initiatives, including the construction of a seven-acre solar farm on the airfield, fleet renewal with electric/hybrid vehicles, and infrastructural changes such as installing LED lighting across the terminal. In August, the airport achieved Level 4 Airport Carbon Accreditation for its green developments.
The additional revenue will go towards the airport’s infrastructure and improving the overall passenger experience.
Photo: Edinburgh Airport
