I had a very useful meeting with Scottish Citylink last week. They are looking at how to improve the offer to cyclists for taking bikes on their coach services.
Currently Clause 56 (conditions of carriage) applies, and this has been the salvation for many unable to catch that key 08.21 train to Oban for the Ferries - the 08.30 976 gets you there in time as well. It has also delivered a nicer journey from Ullapool to Inverness (961) than sharing the A835 with fish and timber trucks...
There may also be a need to establish ways to offer this to groups on cycling holidays. Early days yet, but with the increased train capacity, and Calmac keen to promote more ferry use, without using up deck space for cars, there is a developing opportunity.
I've also noted non folding bikes going on the 900 (24 hr service Edinburgh-Glasgow) with one guy arriving, taking off pannier, wrapping bike, and getting on the coach in around 1 minute...
Note also that Borders buses, have new vehicles on order for the X62, which will have space for bikes included. Edinburgh- Peebles-Glentress-Galashiels. Plus a hint that the X95 may occasionally be operated with coaches between Galashiels and Carlisle.
PM for more detail as it comes available
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