M4 Anniesland–Partick

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
OperatorCraigs of Cumbernauld
StatusOperating
Began serviceOctober 2016
Route
StartAnniesland
ViaKelvindale
EndPartick bus station
Service
FrequencyHourly

History

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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 It partly replaced route 4A, which was withdrawn.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

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  1. ^ "M4 Route Map" (PDF). First Glasgow. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
  2. ^ Russell, Jennifer (2016-11-21). "New revised M4 Kelvindale First Glasgow bus service will begin in December". GlasgowLive. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
  3. ^ Rodger, Hannah (2016-11-26). "New direction for bus route". Glasgow Evening Times. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
  4. ^ Roger, Hannah (2017-04-13). "Replacement Anniesland bus service under threat after five months". Clydebank Post. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
  5. ^ "Scottish Column". Buses Magazine. 2017-09-21. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
  6. ^ Macdonald, Sandy (2021-03-10). "Fleet news Scotland". Buses Magazine. Retrieved 2022-05-01.