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Glasgow Times
07-05-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Bus firm revealed two major changes to busy Glasgow route
Scottish Citylink announced it has added a new fleet of vehicles and increased its frequency on its AIR service, which operates between Glasgow city centre and Edinburgh Airport. The travel company said eight shiny new 'state-of-the-art' Irizar i6S Efficient coaches have gone into service on the route, representing a £2.5million investment. READ MORE: Bus firm significantly improved one of its Glasgow routes READ MORE: Bus firm unveiled major change to busy Glasgow route The 53-seater buses are equipped with fold-down tables, reading lights, and USB chargers. On top of the new vehicles, Scottish Citylink has also introduced a significant frequency update with services now operating up to every 20 minutes, compared to the previous 30-minute frequency. (Image: Supplied) The route runs 24 hours a day between Edinburgh Airport and Glasgow City Centre (Buchanan Bus Station), with stops at Maxim Park, Harthill Services, Newbridge East, and Baillieston. Citylink's AIR service was launched in 2013. It is operated on behalf of Citylink by West Coast Motors. Additionally, it is the only bus service between Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport. Scottish Citylink Managing Director, Simone Walsh, said: 'Our AIR route provides an important service for people arriving and leaving Edinburgh Airport who need reliable, affordable and comfortable transport to either help them start their trip, or get them home after their travels. 'We continually invest in our services and these high-quality new vehicles, and increased frequency, are great news for customers. "We look forward to welcoming even more passengers on board over the summer and beyond.' Edinburgh Airport is Scotland's busiest airport, serving almost 16million passengers every year. Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport, said: "Connectivity is integral in making Edinburgh Airport accessible to a wider reach of people, so we want to work with our partners to make it as easy as possible to get to and from Scotland's busiest airport - especially between our two largest cities. "This route from Edinburgh Airport into the centre of Glasgow is incredibly popular, so it's great to see Citylink providing a more frequent service onboard their newly refreshed fleet." Colin Craig, managing director of West Coast Motors, added: "West Coast Motors is pleased to operate the AIR service on behalf of Citylink, connecting Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport. "Our continuous investment in our fleet ensures a comfortable and hassle-free travel experience for customers, reflecting our commitment to providing excellent and reliable transport."
Scotsman
07-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Citylink adds fleet of new coaches to airport services
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Coach provider Scottish Citylink has added a fleet of new vehicles, and increased frequency, on its AIR service which operates between Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Eight brand new state-of-the-art Irizar i6S Efficient coaches have gone into service on the route, representing a £2.5million investment. The 53-seat vehicles are equipped with fold down tables, reading lights and USB chargers. The vehicles represent the most efficient coaches produced by manufacturer Irizar - consumption and emissions have been reduced by up to 13%, the weight of the vehicles has been reduced and the coaches have significantly improved aerodynamic performance. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Scottish Citylink has also introduced a significant frequency update with services now operating up to every 20minutes, compared to the previous 30minute frequency. One of the new AIR vehicles The route runs 24 hours a day, helping customers travel between Edinburgh Airport and Glasgow City Centre (Buchanan Bus Station), with stops at Maxim Park, Harthill Services, Newbridge East and Baillieston. Citylink's AIR service launched in 2013 is operated on behalf of Citylink by West Coast Motors. The route, which is the only direct service between Scotland's largest city and the country's busiest airport, has seen continued passenger growth over a number of years. Scottish Citylink Managing Director, Simone Walsh, said: 'Our AIR route provides an important service for people arriving and leaving Edinburgh Airport who need reliable, affordable and comfortable transport to either help them start their trip, or get them home after their travels. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'We continually invest in our services and these high-quality new vehicles, and increased frequency, are great news for customers. We look forward to welcoming even more passengers on board over the summer and beyond.' Edinburgh Airport Chief Executive Gordon Dewar with Scottish Citylink Managing Director Simone Walsh Edinburgh Airport is Scotland's busiest airport, serving almost 16million passengers every year. Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport said: "Connectivity is integral in making Edinburgh Airport accessible to a wider reach of people, so we want to work with our partners to make it as easy as possible to get to and from Scotland's busiest airport - especially between our two largest cities. "This route from Edinburgh Airport into the centre of Glasgow is incredibly popular so it's great to see Citylink providing a more frequent service onboard their newly refreshed fleet." Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Colin Craig, managing director of West Coast Motors, added: "West Coast Motors is pleased to operate the AIR service on behalf of Citylink, connecting Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport. Our continuous investment in our fleet ensures a comfortable and hassle-free travel experience for customers, reflecting our commitment to providing excellent and reliable transport." Tickets for all Citylink services can be booked at
Irish Examiner
07-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Six Irish-made reusable bags to pack as Penneys introduces paper bag charge
Penneys stores across the country are set to introduce a new charge for paper bags in a bid to reduce single-use waste. The Irish retailer confirmed that customers will be charged for paper bags from next week and explained that the change is being introduced to clamp down on single-use waste. A statement on the Penneys website read: 'Across our business we use thousands of paper bags every day. And while our paper bags are made from 100% recycled and recyclable materials, we want to reduce single-use paper waste in our business. 'Like most retailers, from the 12th May 2025, we will have a small charge for our paper bags. Reducing single-use paper is one small step we and our customers can take to reduce waste. We hope this encourages more shoppers to switch to re-usable bags.' And for those on the hunt for a sustainable option when it comes to sturdy tote bags to bring the weekly shop home in, here are some options: Costelloe + Costelloe, Dublin and online Costelloe + Costelloe is a family-run vintage shop based on Chatham Street in Dublin offering a range of styles and colours in fashion accessories, including wraps, scarves, hats, clutches… and they're famous cotton tote bags. The tote bags, which come in a range of different patterned designs, went viral on social media and have been a huge hit ever since. The bags are practical and stylish, lightweight and machine washable. The tote measurements are 37cm tall x 45cm wide. Shop here. Lucia Moreno Illustration, Cork and online Born in la Mancha, Spain, Lucia, who grew up doodling, graduated from nursing school before leaving for the US for one year and then moving to Ireland, where she said 'things got real'. An illustration graduate of St John's in Cork, Lucia runs an online shop where she sells her artwork as prints and on t-shirts and tote bags. The 'Cois Farraige Maxi Tote', which is the perfect size for taking home the shopping or for those beach day essentials, is sustainably made with 80% recycled cotton and 20% recycled polyester. The 'Irish Essentials Tote Bag' - perfect for your Aldi dates - features all of the essentials found in an Irish household, including Derrygold butter, Taytos, Brennans bread, Batchelorsa bakes beans, Dairy Milk and Barry's Tea, and is made from 100% cotton. Shop the bags here. St Luke's, Cork and online Founded by a Parisian with a love for all things home and a fondness for Cork, St Luke's brings together a fusion of European inspiration and local flair. The store's 'Mo Mhála Mór' and 'Bonjour' oversized cotton tote bags are designed with both style and practicality in mind and are perfect for shopping trips, beach outings, or daily use. The first-ever product exclusively designed by and manufactured for St Luke's, the bags are made from 100% high-quality cotton and are 73cm x 44cm in size. Shop the tote bags here. Simone Walsh, Wexford and online Simone Walsh sells her original paintings and prints on her online store and runs her gallery in Bridgetown in Wexford. She offers tote bags featuring illustrations of a range of different towns across Ireland, including Dingle, Galway, Westport, Killarney, Ballina, Limerick, Wexford, as well as universities such as University College Dublin and University of Limerick. The bags are 100% coated cotton and rainproof and can be purchased here. Flying Fig, online Flying Fig is a female-owned business based in Birr selling prints, mugs, cards, cushions, notebooks and bags. The 'Irish Nostalgia Tote Bag' features 90s nostalgia illustrations, including Dustin the Turkey, the Child of Prague, red lemonade, and the Late Late Toy Show. The tote is plastic-free, and Flying Fig products are packaged and sent in recyclable packaging. The bag can be purchased here. Pear Shaped Studio, Cork and online Pear Shaped Studio was founded in 2016 by illustrator Fiona Foley during her year studying graphic design and illustration at Cork College of FET and has since grown into a full-time, small creative business. The illustration on Fiona's 'Cork City Circle Tote Bag' tells the story of the River Lee as it splits in two for a short distance, forming an Island, the heart of the city, and features Cork city's most well-loved buildings and landmarks, as well as Cork's iconic bridges. Printed double-sided on cotton fabric, the bag is lightweight and big enough to fit the daily essentials or a small food shop. Shop the tote bag here. Read More Bring joy into your life this summer through the art of dressing
