Route M4 is a bus route in Glasgow. It runs between Anniesland and Partick via Kelvindale.[1] It is operated by First Glasgow, who have subcontracted the route to Craigs of Cumbernauld.
| M4 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Operator | Craigs of Cumbernauld |
| Status | Operating |
| Began service | October 2016 |
| Route | |
| Start | Anniesland |
| Via | Kelvindale |
| End | Partick bus station |
| Service | |
| Frequency | Hourly |
History edit
The service was introduced in October 2016 and operated half-hourly between Anniesland and Kelvindale. It partly replaced route 4A, which was withdrawn. From 5 December, the frequency was reduced to hourly and the route changed to the current route between Anniesland and Partick.[2][3]
In April 2017, First stated that passenger figures were low and that operating the bus was losing the company around £1,100 per week.[4] From August onward, the route was supported by the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport.[5]
Since August 2020, operation of the route has been subcontracted to Craigs of Cumbernauld.[6]
References edit
- ^ "M4 Route Map" (PDF). First Glasgow. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
- ^ Russell, Jennifer (2016-11-21). "New revised M4 Kelvindale First Glasgow bus service will begin in December". GlasgowLive. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
- ^ Rodger, Hannah (2016-11-26). "New direction for bus route". Glasgow Evening Times. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
- ^ Roger, Hannah (2017-04-13). "Replacement Anniesland bus service under threat after five months". Clydebank Post. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
- ^ "Scottish Column". Buses Magazine. 2017-09-21. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
- ^ Macdonald, Sandy (2021-03-10). "Fleet news Scotland". Buses Magazine. Retrieved 2022-05-01.