Fife buses increase passenger capacity by 50 per cent

More passengers can now board buses in Fife after capacity was increased by 50 per cent.

First Bus confirmed the change is now in place after social distancing was cut to 1metre.

Vehicles have been updated with new layouts and signs to inform customers of the additional seats which have now been made available.

The move was confirmed by the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon last Thursday and will mean that all First Bus services across Scottish regions will see almost double the current number of available seats.

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Andrew Jarvis, managing director, welcomed the move, stating: “We are looking forward to welcoming back more customers over the coming weeks and months. Whilst capacity will be more limited than before coronavirus, we will have many more seats available than in recent weeks.”

He added: “We know that this additional capacity will be a great relief to some commuters, as well as customers considering their first journeys for leisure purposes.”

Vehicles have been updated with new layouts and signs to inform customers of the additional seats which have now been made available on board.

First Bus was the first operator to introduce seat markings in May. It is also carrying out an enhanced cleaning regime to protect against Covid-19 on surfaces.

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