Temporary changes to bus services within West Scotland are being introduced by Stagecoach, following new Government advice around social contact and non-essential travel to help combat the Coronavirus (Covid-19).
A reduced timetable will operate across the region until further notice. The timetables have been carefully created to ensure that critical routes are maintained wherever possible.
Fiona Doherty, Managing Director for Stagecoach West Scotland said:
“Along with other bus operators and key sectors, we are working hard to support the national effort to tackle the current challenging situation.
“The safety of our customers and our employees is at the heart of everything we do. We also know that our bus services play a vital role in keeping the country running and ensuring key sector personnel get to work.
“Following the latest government advice, we have reviewed our timetables and made temporary changes which reflect the reduced level of travel. Our objective has been to focus resources on where we know they are needed most at this time.
“We are working hard to best maintain essential services, safeguard jobs and ensure the long-term sustainability of a sector which is central to our economy and communities.
“We will continue to monitor the position, liaise closely with government and other authorities, and respond as appropriate to what is a dynamic situation.”
Since the impact of Coronavirus (Covid-19) in the UK, Stagecoach has implemented additional hygiene measures to protect customers, frontline bus employees and office-based employees.
In addition to well- established and rigorous cleaning regimes, there has been more frequent cleaning of main customer touch-points on buses, such as hand poles and grab rails.
We understand that there are lots of concerns about the current serious situation. Our first priority is to protect the safety of our customers and our people.
Customers can stay up to date with all the latest news from Stagecoach on Twitter @StagecoachWScot
Ayr
The following services will not operate – 42A, 7, 9, 356
The following services will operate as a Sunday service Mon-Sun
Ayr Service 1
Ayr Service 2
Ayr Service 6
Ayr Service 97
Ayr Service 358/360
Ayr Service 361/61
Ayr Service 43A
Ayr Service 343
The following services will operate as an enhanced Sunday service Mon-Sat, normal Sunday service will apply –
X77 Express Service (will include Doonfoot during peak) – Will operate every hour
Ayr Service 3
Ayr Service 14
Ayr Service 42
Ayr Service 43
Ayr Service 52
Ayr Service 42/X42
Kilmarnock
The following services will not operate – 1A, 1B, 2, 28, 332, 333, 334, 49A, 50, X71, X78, X79
The following services will operate as a Sunday service Mon-Sun
Kilmarnock Service 110
Kilmarnock Service 7
Kilmarnock Service 76
The following services will operate as an enhanced Sunday service Mon-Sat, normal Sunday service will apply –
X76 Express Service – Will operate every hour extended to Irvine on all services
Kilmarnock Service 1
Kilmarnock Service 11
Kilmarnock Service 22
Kilmarnock Service 3
Irvine Service 28A
Kilmarnock Service 4
Kilmarnock Service 6
Kilmarnock Service 9
Kilmarnock Service X16
Ardrossan
The following services will not operate – 25, 585A, X36N, X34
The following services will operate as a Sunday service Mon-Sun
Ardrossan Service 12
Ardrossan Service 18
Ardrossan Service 25A
Ardrossan Service 585
Ardrossan Service X36
The following services will operate as an enhanced Sunday service Mon-Sat, normal Sunday service will apply –
Ardrossan Service 11
Arran
All services in Arran will operate on a weekday schools out service
Cumbernauld
The following services will not operate – 29
The following services will operate as a Sunday service Mon-Sun
Cumbernauld Service X19
Cumbernauld Service X28
Cumbernauld Service X25
Cumbernauld Service X25A
Dumfries
The following services will not operate – 12, 2, 3, 6, 6A, 380, 382
The following services will operate as a Sunday service Mon-Sun
Dumfries Service 1
Dumfries Service 10
Dumfries Service X74
Dumfries Service 101
Dumfries Service 101A
Dumfries Service 500
Dumfries Service 502
Dumfries Service 9
Dumfries Service 358
Dumfries Service 81
The following services will operate on a special timetable Mon-Sat, normal Sunday service will apply –
Dumfries Service 4
Dumfries Service 501
Dumfries Service 7
Dumfries Service 5
Dumfries Service 8
Dumfries Service 246 with diversion to Wanlockhead once in each direction
Stranraer
The following services will not operate – 420
The following services will operate as a Sunday service Mon-Sun
Stranraer Service 500
The following services will operate on a special timetable Mon-Sat, normal Sunday service will apply –
Stranraer Service 359 with diversion to Minigaff
Stranraer Service 365
Stranraer Service 367
Stranraer Service 407
Stranraer Service 408
Stranraer Service 416 – Three journeys per day replacing 415 and 416
Keep up to date at https://www.stagecoachbus.com/service-updates/
