38 Glasgow–Johnstone
| 38 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Operator | McGills |
| Status | Operating |
| Route | |
| Start | Johnstone |
| Via | Paisley |
| End | Glasgow |
The 38 is a bus service which operates between Johnstone and Glasgow via Paisley.
History[edit]
In 2016, conductors were trialed on the route during peak times in a bid to reduce journey times.[1]
On 31 May 2021, the route was shortened with the section from Johnstone to Kilbarchan being replaced by a new service numbered 32. McGills stated that splitting the service would increase reliability, and blamed local councillors for not doing enough to tackle congestion caused by cars in Johnstone, Paisley, and Glasgow.[2][3][4]
In late 2021, the route began being operated entirely by electric buses.[5][6]
In February 2022, night time journeys were rerouted to bypass Elderslie and instead travel along the A737 following several instances of stones being thrown at buses.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ Taylor, Chris (12 January 2016). "Bus conductors coming back to Paisley". Daily Record. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ "Bus bosses under fire over changes to routes". The Gazette. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ "Village's direct bus link faces axe in timetable review". The Gazette. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ "Bus firm urged to perform U-turn on plans to reduce services". The Gazette. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ Kelly, Ricky (30 September 2021). "Bus company McGill's urges residents to be zero heroes". Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ Rennie, Alison (1 October 2021). "Paisley passengers can make the switch to electric buses later this month". Daily Record. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ Talbot, Carla (17 February 2022). "Bus services in Renfrewshire under threat following dangerous vandalism attacks". Daily Record. Retrieved 24 February 2022.