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Mark Fights Local Bus Cuts

Mark Fights Local Bus Cuts

Mark Griffin has joined Kilsyth councillors Jean Jones and Heather McVey is condemning First Bus for proposing to cut the X86 and 24 services.

Councillors Jones and McVey have initiated a campaign to fight the proposed cuts, which will have a detrimental impact on bus users living in Kilsyth and the villages of Banton and Queezieburn. The campaign is also seeking support for Scottish Labour’s plans to regulate bus services in Scotland to stop such cuts from being implemented so easily.

Mark said:

"Private companies should not be able to withdraw lifeline transport services from communities while continuing to operate profitable routes. The current transport system is a patchwork of services with many areas left behind.

“I have written to First and to SPT but I am calling on the Scottish Government to bring forward legislation that will deliver an integrated transport system with regulated bus services.”

Jean said:

“I am appalled by the proposed cut to these vital services, which will see people in the villages of Banton and Queenzieburn cut off if they do not have access to as car. First Bus must reconsider this decision.

“First Bus would not be able to so easily implement these cuts if the Scottish Government would support the regulation of bus services, to ensure that passengers are put ahead of private profit.”

Heather McVey said:

“By failing to regulate, the Scottish Government are allowing our area to be cut off from vital health and education services as well as employment and entertainment opportunities. Fares have gone up and services have been reduced. That is just wrong and must be addressed.

“I hope people in our community will join our fight against these cuts and for a fairer public transport system.”

The planned cuts will come into practice on 15th August.

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