SPT are withdrawing the 230 bus service which connects Silvertonhill, Hamilton, and Coatshill. The cuts, which were not advised in advance to Councillors, are expected to take effect around late March 2026 and will affect vulnerable residents in Blantyre at Coatshill. Local representatives including ourselves, are calling for SPT to reconsider these changes.
Unite has announced that approximately 50 First Bus workers in Glasgow have achieved a pay increase of five percent after backing strike action. An enhanced pay offer led to the suspension of planned strikes from January 13 to 17. Unite emphasized that the employees’ solidarity was crucial in securing this favorable outcome.
A local crime story, posted here to create some awareness. A Blantyre Telegraph reader, who wishes to remain anonymous messaged us saying: “My daughter and her friend were getting the 201 to East Kilbride last Sunday (06/04) an ‘old bald man’ who is short and was wearing all black kept rubbing my daughter’s back (on […]
A new bus service, the X1, connecting Glasgow and Hamilton, launched on January 13, operated by JMB Travel. The route includes stops at Hamilton’s key areas before reaching Glasgow’s Cathedral Street. JMB Travel announced the launch on social media, expressing excitement to welcome the first passengers.
An article, which we hope South Lanarkshire Council is reading. Unlike SLC, North Lanarkshire Council’s leadership has announced plans to reverse the proposed cuts to primary school bus routes set for 2025. This decision means that families living at least one mile away from their child’s school will continue to be eligible for council-provided transportation. […]