Patrick Harvie MSP Calls for Publicly Owned Bus Firm in Glasgow

Patrick Harvie MSP calls for publicly owned bus firm in Glasgow

Glasgow deserves world class public transport, but everyone who uses it can see it’s confusing, expensive and unreliable.

MSPs to debate bringing buses in major city back into public ownership

MSPs are set to debate whether buses in a major Scottish city should be brought back into public ownership

Bus provision overhaul needed, say councillors - DNG Online Limited

DEMANDS will be made tomorrow for a publicly-owned bus service that properly serves residents right across the region. The disjointed and unreliable transport options in Dumfries and Galloway will be on the agenda at the full council meeting. Opposition Labour councillors are calling for the council to have more control over the local bus network, writes Marc McLean. Group leader, Councillor Carolyne Wilson, said: “The current model of over-reli…

Call for buses to be run for passengers, not profit

The Scottish Greens have called for Glasgow’s buses to be brought back into public ownership to deliver cheaper fares and a better service for passengers. Later today (Wednesday 25th June), the Scottish Greens will use a Members' Business debate to call on the Scottish Government to support the expansion of publicly owned bus services in Glasgow to deliver high-quality, affordable and reliable services. Whilst local authorities in Scotland have …