A TRIAL bus service connecting Dunbar and Oldhamstocks could be extended – if funding can be found.

East Lothian’s pilot ‘East L Go’ DRT (Demand Responsive Transport) 131 bus service between the two settlements will end next Friday (July 19).

However, a spokesperson for East Lothian Council gave an indication that it could yet continue.

They said: “This was a funded pilot scheme to allow us to trial a new form of transport provision, originally over a three-month period.

“Information gathered during this pilot will help us with our planning to improve the transport network and options for active travel throughout the county.

“DRT is a new way of delivering transport and the East L Go pilot has been successful, with over 1,000 journeys booked during the pilot scheme.

“Owing to its success, we have proven the potential for its future use, subject to further available funding.”