Two days before Lothian Country start running their new services, the company are excited to announce a further two West Lothian routes from Sunday 30th September.
Service 280 will connect Blackridge and Armadale with Bathgate, Livingston North, Eliburn, St John’s Hospital, West Lothian College and Livingston Centre, 7 days a week.
Service 287 will connect Bathgate, Blackburn, Seafield, Eliburn, St John’s Hospital, Howden and Livingston Centre, also 7 days a week.
These new services will create a further 21 new jobs in the area, cementing the company’s long term commitment to West Lothian.
Nigel Serafini, Commercial Director, said:
As a socially responsible operator, we know that providing lifeline connections for residents and commuters is vital. We are excited to already be able to further enhance our operations in the West Lothian area and are delighted to introduce these new services further expanding our network. We look forward to welcoming our first customers onboard this Sunday.
Vice chair of West Lothian Council’s Development and Transport Policy and Development Scrutiny Panel, Councillor David Dodds, said:
We are delighted to welcome Lothian Country to West Lothian, and look forward to their services starting on 19 August.
It’s great to see a new operator enter the commercial bus network in West Lothian, offering increasing choice for local bus users in one of the fastest growing areas in Scotland.
More information on Lothian Country bus services can be found at www.lothiancountry.co.uk