Success for Lanarkshire campaigners as lifeline bus given six month extension

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Campaigners celebrated last night after it was announced a lifeline bus service will be given a six month extension.The 101/2 bus service was set to be axed next month.

but now this extension means that locals can work together to have a proper consultation on the route.The bus travels from Dumfries to Edinburgh and services the Lanarkshire towns of Biggar and Abington.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 It has been described as a lifeline for the local community and there are fears that if it was to be axed, people may be cut off from their jobs and family.

After a series of demonstrations, it was announced that the service will now run until March 31, 2023.But campaigners have said there is still a lot of work to be done to ensure the bus continues to run after this date, as well as secure a better service for users.Janet Moxley has been campaigning endlessly to save the route and has said she is relieved at the news.