Scottish Citylink’s new special fares for the over 60s have been welcomed by senior passengers.

More than 1000 senior passengers benefited from the £3 return fare between Glasgow and Edinburgh in the first week alone.

A £2 return fare is also available for these customers between Harthill and Edinburgh/Glasgow. The off peak day return is available after 9.30am Monday to Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday.

Paul Murphy, Marketing Manager at Scottish Citylink, said: “We have had a very positive response from our customers in the over 60 age group with many tickets being booked on-line.

“The route between Edinburgh and Glasgow is very popular with these passengers and we are committed to make travelling as easy as possible by offering value for money fares.”

John Swinburne MSP of the Scottish Senior Citizens Unity Party, said: “Citylink could act as a role model for bus companies throughout the country. I am delighted that they eliminated the vexed cross-boundary problem.

“£3 return from Glasgow to Edinburgh is great value. I now look forward to the implementation of the Labour/Lib Dem pre-election promise of free travel throughout the country for all senior citizens.”

Citylink’s lowest fares are available through the call centre on 08705 50 50 50 or by booking on-line at www.citylink.co.uk.

Issued by the BIG partnership on behalf of Scottish Citylink.

For further information please contact:

Kay Pullar on 0141 333 9585.