McGill’s has unveiled a new identity for its X36/37 services with the new name “CitySwift”, revamped buses and tweaked timetables.
The connections between Stirling, Falkirk and the Forth Valley on Midland Bluebird, which was acquired from First Group last September, will be served by a dedicated fleet of buses with new branding, seats set around tables and free USB charging ports. Scheduling adjustments were made from last Friday to improve timekeeping, the operator says.
McGill’s claims the £100,000 transformation will give customers “better, brighter buses offering quicker and comfier journeys” and is part of a wider overhaul of its Midland Bluebird company.
Alex Hornby, Group Managing Director of McGill’s Bus Group, says: “This is the latest investment for Midland Bluebird as we continue to transform the company and improve local bus services for our customers, all with the aim of growing demand and making bus the mode of choice.
“We have invested heavily in revitalising our fleet and quality of product, and the new CitySwift signals our intent for the quality of services customers should expect, with modern on-board features that create more pleasurable journeys.”
Local MP Alyn Smith adds: “I’m glad to see strategic investment and planning from our local bus operators, helping connect Stirling to our neighbouring communities.
“Commuting using public transport should be as frictionless as possible if we’re to reduce car usage and help tackle the climate crisis, and the launch of CitySwift will be a vital part of the overall coherent transport system Stirling desperately needs.
“I thank McGill’s for their vote of confidence in the future of bus travel around Stirling, and wish staff and passengers on the route every success.”
