Falkirk bus station explained

Falkirk bus station
Address:Falkirk
Country:Scotland
Opened:1930s

Falkirk bus station is a disused bus station situated in Falkirk, Scotland. It is privately owned.[1]

History

The station was built in the 1930s for W. Alexander & Sons services.[2]

In June 2018, First Scotland East, the sole operator at the station, carried out consultations for their proposal to close the station.[3] From 20 August, the firm diverted all its services to call at nearby Newmarket Street instead of the bus station.[4] The closure of the bus station has been criticised due to its alleged impact on elderly and disabled people, and the resulting loss of income for local businesses due to decreased footfall. It has been stated that the loss of dedicated stances for each service has made it more difficult for blind and partially sighted people to find their bus.[5]

Services

Former services included a link to Forth Valley Royal Hospital at a frequency of up to every 10 minutes.[6]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Will there be an East End exit by bus firm? . The Falkirk Herald . 2021-06-22 . 2018-06-08.
  2. News: Novel Shopping Centre at New Falkirk 'Bus Station . 2021-06-22 . The Falkirk Herald . 1933-07-01 . 7.
  3. Web site: A whole busload of changes for First Scotland East . The Falkirk Herald . 2021-06-22 . 2018-06-19.
  4. Web site: Video: Frustrating start for Falkirk's new bus hub . The Falkirk Herald . 2021-06-22 . 2018-08-20.
  5. Web site: Businesses want Falkirk bus station reopened to halt decline in trade . The Falkirk Herald . 2021-06-22 . 2018-11-23.
  6. Web site: Falkirk Bus Links for FVRH Confirmed . NHS Forth Valley . 2021-06-22 . 2013-07-10.