Falkirk bus station | |
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| General information | |
| Location |
Falkirk Scotland |
| Coordinates | 55°59′56″N 3°46′46″W / 55.99888°N 3.77946°W |
| History | |
| Opened | 1930s |
| Closed | 19 August 2018 |
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
References
- ^ "Will there be an East End exit by bus firm?". The Falkirk Herald. 8 June 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ^ "Novel Shopping Centre at New Falkirk 'Bus Station". The Falkirk Herald. 1 July 1933. p. 7. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ^ "A whole busload of changes for First Scotland East". The Falkirk Herald. 19 June 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ^ "Video: Frustrating start for Falkirk's new bus hub". The Falkirk Herald. 20 August 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ^ "Businesses want Falkirk bus station reopened to halt decline in trade". The Falkirk Herald. 23 November 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ^ "Falkirk Bus Links for FVRH Confirmed". NHS Forth Valley. 10 July 2013. Retrieved 22 June 2021.