Allan Moir, 79, had been walking on Haymarket Terrace when he was hit by the vehicle at around 5.35pm on Saturday, February 4.
Emergency services raced to the scene but the pensioner was pronounced dead the the scene.
Officers appealed for information at the time and now, seven month on, they have confirmed that a 34-year-old man has been charged in connection with the incident. He will appear at court at a later date.A statement released read: "We would like to thank the police, paramedics and members of the public who tried to save our beloved dad and grandad."
Top news stories today A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "A 34-year-old man has been charged in connection with a fatal road crash involving a bus and a pedestrian in Edinburgh. The incident took place on Saturday, February 4, 2023. "The pedestrian, a 79-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. The 34-year-old man will appear at court at a later date."
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