A petition launched to bring the Glasgow Airport Express bus service to Giffnock is gaining support.
Allan Steele, who launched the petition, believes the “excellent” First Bus service between Buchanan Bus Station and the airport could be replicated, linking the soon-to-be refurbished Giffnock railway station to the international airport.
He is hoping the petition, which has over 150 signatures, will gain the attention of East Renfrewshire Council and he believes that the service will also benefit other areas like Newton Mearns and Clarkston.
In the petition, Allan said: “While a growing number of us work from home, many still have to use Glasgow Airport to travel for work and leisure.
“There are no direct public transport routes from East Renfrewshire to Glasgow Airport. East Renfrewshire has grown and so has the need for better public services.
“Taxis and private hire cars have their place, but they are increasingly expensive (sometimes more expensive than a flight) and not suitable for many on a regular basis.
“First Bus provides an excellent Airport Express service from Glasgow city centre. It is particularly useful for tourists and other visitors to the city. Residents of East Renfrewshire could benefit from a similar service.
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“I would like to see First Bus introduce the East Renfrewshire Express Service, running from the newly refurbished Giffnock train station when it is complete, along Fenwick Road and down Rouken Glen Road towards Darnley.
“This service would serve residents throughout East Renfrewshire to include those in Giffnock, Thornliebank, Netherlee, Clarkston, Busby and Newton Mearns. It would assist the local economy, increase our connectivity and help those for whom a taxi is a luxury they can ill afford.”
Mr Steele has also urged anyone who agrees with the petition to share it. You can view the petition online here.
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