Hamilton MSP urging public to make views heard at First Bus community event
dailyrecord.co.ukHamilton’s MSP wants to encourage local residents to have their say following confirmation that First Bus will be holding a passenger surgery and community recruitment event in Hillhouse.The event has been confirmed as taking place on Wednesday, October 18, between noon and 2pm at the Hillhouse Community Hub.It will be a drop-in format allowing members of the community to come and go at any time.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.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.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android At a meeting with the company in August, Christina highlighted the impact the 2020 withdrawal of the X1 service has had on the community – drawing attention to the decision by Wellman Cabs to offer a free service to residents who face difficulty getting into Hamilton since the routes withdrawal.First Bus have previously highlighted the challenges they face due to driver shortages but they will “continue to keep an open mind on future growth opportunities.Christina is encouraging as many local residents who are concerned about the current service provision and those who would be interested in a career within First Bus to come along to the event to make their voices heard.She said: “I am delighted that First Bus are keeping the reinstatement of the X1 under active consideration and have delivered on their promise to hold a bus surgery and recruitment event for the community
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