Motion · S3M-03558 · 26 Feb 2009
Scrapping of Midlothian Bus Services by First
The motion
That the Parliament notes the scrapping, with effect from 20 April 2009, of over 700 bus journeys per week between Edinburgh and Midlothian by First; deplores the fact that this will significantly reduce public transport provision for communities including Gorebridge, Newtongrange, Bonnyrigg, Eskbank, Rosewell and Newton Village; regrets the lack of consultation with the affected communities prior to the announcement; considers that these changes underline the need for communities to have more of a say in the provision of bus services, and believes that there is a strong case for the re-regulation of local bus services if market forces are unable to meet public aspirations for those services.
Supporters (12)
- Patricia Ferguson 27 Feb 2009
- George Foulkes 27 Feb 2009
- Charlie Gordon 27 Feb 2009
- Robin Harper 27 Feb 2009
- Ken Macintosh 27 Feb 2009
- Des McNulty 27 Feb 2009
- Mary Mulligan 27 Feb 2009
- David Stewart 27 Feb 2009
- John Park 3 Mar 2009
- Trish Godman 4 Mar 2009
- Marilyn Livingstone 5 Mar 2009
- Karen Whitefield 10 Mar 2009
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.