First Glasgow announced delay to withdrawal of it's night bus services

First Bus can confirm it will be delaying the withdrawal of its night bus services until Sunday 20th August.

This news follows a meeting between First Glasgow and Glasgow City Council to discuss the matter of Glasgow’s late night public transport.

Duncan Cameron, Managing Director of First Bus Scotland, said: “This move is designed to provide more time for all partners – operators, politicians, public sector agencies and the hospitality sector – to review wider transport options late at night in the city.

“It also gives an opportunity for the people of Glasgow to get behind the night bus services as we maintain an open mind regarding future options in conjunction with stakeholders should passenger numbers increase as well as our driver numbers.

“It is important all stakeholders take learnings from the past six months and from the significant levels of discussion that have taken place this week. In Scotland, 75% of all public transport journeys are made by bus. It’s vital that when given the opportunity to engage on all bus matters, representatives from all partners stand up and input their views before a decision is finalised.”

The bus industry continues to face a wide range of challenges including a shortage of drivers. Glasgow City Council have ambitious plans to significantly improve bus journey speeds through the Glasgow Bus Partnership with operators and other partners and it is important we make this happen.  This is a positive example of the good work we are calling for and more stakeholders across the city must show their support for further initiatives for bus and public transport to deliver for our city.