Bus services in Ayrshire will be disrupted from Monday as a big-name operator revamps its timetables due to a driver shortage crisis.
Stagecoach West Scotland announced last night that six routes in the region will be affected by 'temporary' changes coming in next week.
And the news comes just days after the firm cancelled more than 100 services this past week due to 'operational difficulties'.
Passengers travelling between Glasgow, Ayr and Kilmarnock will be impacted while Stagecoach apologised for the action being taken as it confirmed a driver recruitment campaign is underway.
In the meantime, temporary timetables will be introduced on the following routes...
- X77 Ayr to Glasgow
- 52 Ayr to Bellsbank
- 3 Whitletts to Kincaidston
- X76 Kilmarnock to Glasgow
- 6 New Farm Loch to Bellfield, Kilmarnock
- 2 Ayr to Prestwick
Stagecoach West Scotland managing director Fiona Doherty said: "Like many transport operators across the UK, we have driver shortages.
"We would like to thank all our passengers for their patience as we deal with this and we are sorry for the inconvenience this is causing.
"We never want to cancel our services and that is why we are actively recruiting for new drivers who already hold PCV licences, as well as trainee drivers, at all our depots across the west of Scotland.
"We are working hard to liaise with our customers, including schools and hospitals, to update them in advance of any changes."
Stagecoach West Scotland has urged passengers to visit its website for up-to-the-minute information on timetables and services.
The company also advise that its tickets will be accepted on alternative Stagecoach services.
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