 Lothian Buses have won several awards for their services to the Lothian region including Bus Operator of the Year in the 2007 UK Bus Awards , and has subsequently been voted Public Transport Operator of the Year ( Bus ) at the 2008 National Transport Awards . When the company was cited for its substantial route development , 32 % growth in passenger numbers since 1998 and £ 100 million investment in low @-@ floor buses since 2000 . 
