EDINBURGH Airport’s pick-up and drop-off charges for passengers are set to increase next week.
The airport has decided to increase the cost by £1, up to £6 for the first ten minutes, in a bid to encourage more people to use public transport.
The fare rise will start from Monday, January 13, as bosses at the airport said they hope the increase will reduce the emissions caused by transport to and from the airport by encouraging people to take public transport.
They added that the money generated from the pick-up and drop-off charges will go towards improving the passenger experience, increasing connectivity, and upgrading the airport’s infrastructure.
Local residents and users of electric cars will still qualify for a 50% discount on the first 10 minutes.
Gail Taylor, chief commercial officer at Edinburgh Airport, said the use of cars is the most polluting method of passenger transport and that for every four car trips it is the equivalent to just two on public transport.
“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.
“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.”
