Citylink upgrades Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport bus route

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The service between Glasgow city centre and Edinburgh Airport has been given an upgrade with a new fleet of buses and increased frequency.

The route runs 24 hours a day between Edinburgh Airport and Buchanan Bus Station, with stops at Maxim Park, Harthill Services, Newbridge East and Baillieston.

Eight new state-of-the-art Irizar i6S Efficient coaches have gone into service on the route to mark a £2.5 million investment.

The 53-seat vehicles are equipped with fold down tables, reading lights and USB chargers.

The are the most efficient coaches produced by manufacturer Irizar with consumption and emissions reduced by up to 13% and the weight of the vehicles have also been reduced.

The service is now operating up to ever 20 minutes having previously had a 30 minute frequency.

Scottish Citylink Managing Director, Simone Walsh, said: “Our AIR route provides an important service for people arriving and leaving Edinburgh Airport who need reliable, affordable and comfortable transport to either help them start their trip, or get them home after their travels.

“We continually invest in our services and these high-quality new vehicles, and increased frequency, are great news for customers. We look forward to welcoming even more passengers on board over the summer and beyond.”

Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport said: "Connectivity is integral in making Edinburgh Airport accessible to a wider reach of people, so we want to work with our partners to make it as easy as possible to get to and from Scotland's busiest airport - especially between our two largest cities.

"This route from Edinburgh Airport into the centre of Glasgow is incredibly popular so it's great to see Citylink providing a more frequent service onboard their newly refreshed fleet."

Colin Craig, managing director of West Coast Motors, added: "West Coast Motors is pleased to operate the AIR service on behalf of Citylink, connecting Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport. Our continuous investment in our fleet ensures a comfortable and hassle-free travel experience for customers, reflecting our commitment to providing excellent and reliable transport."