MSP launches survey to get better bus service in Fife

Fife needs better buses after the pandemic, according to an MSP.

Green Party member, Mark Ruskell has launched a survey for bus users in the region.

It follows on from a similar survey in nearby Stirling which showed a high level of dissatisfaction with bus services there.

The questionnaire allows passengers to give feedback on the quality, reliability and value for money. The results will be used to inform the Mid Scotland and Fife MSP’s campaign to improve the region’s bus services.

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Mr Ruskell said: “As restrictions ease and bus timetables return to normal the time has come to think about how we can improve public transport in Fife.

“It’s understandable that people felt less inclined to use public transport at the height of the pandemic, but passenger numbers were dwindling even before COVID-19.

“In the face of a climate emergency we need to be doing all we can to encourage people out of cars and onto public transport but that means providing a clean, reliable and affordable service.

"I want to hear about passengers and would-be-passengers experiences from across Fife so we can get a clear picture of what needs to improve. “

Mr Ruskell said the Transport Bill, which passed through the Scottish Parliament late last year, means local authorities can now run their own bus services, replicating the successful model used by Lothian Buses in Edinburgh.

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