Rutherglen MP Michael Shanks has written to seven Lanarkshire public bus companies to seek additional services for pupils affected by the council’s proposals to change free school transport provision.
The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.During the process, South Lanarkshire councillors requested the government to allow the council to have access to under-22 bus pass funding which was ultimately rejected.
The companies included First Bus, Stuarts Coaches, JMB Travel, Hobson Travel, McGills, ARG Travel and Whitelaws. “Children would use their Under 22 bus passes on these routes to travel to and from school, which would cover the cost to the bus company. Michael Shanks, a former school teacher himself, told Lanarkshire Live: “I fully support the parents and young people from my constituency who oppose these changes and have made my views known to the council.