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The Clyde Fastlink - A Follow Up

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In the three years and three weeks since EcoWarriorMe's first post on Glasgow's Fastlink priority bus route there has been a whirlwind of inactivity, culminating in a buses  running along the dedicated lane along the Broomielaw for a few weeks this summer as the new Southern General hospital opened its doors. Then stopped while some modifications were made. Then back again. And now, according to BBC Scotland: Bus firms ditch 'too slow' £40m fast lanes in Glasgow 4 hours ago   From the section Glasgow & West Scotland Image copyright Google Image caption McGill's is one of two operators to withdraw from using the Fastlink lanes Two major bus firms have stopped using the newly-built  £40m Fastlink lanes in Glasgow  because they are too slow. On the positive side, bus shelters have been added to the route in the last few weeks so you can stand out of the rain waiting for the bus that will never come (surely such facilities should be an integral ...

Clyde Fastlink - A Revolution in Public Transport

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The problems with delivery of Edinburgh's new tram system has been well reported in the media, mostly because of the disruption caused by the works, its immense price tag and lengthy delays but Glasgow's bold new transport initiative has grabbed a lot less headlines, probably because of its more modest price tag and, more likely, due to its spectacular lack of impact on the city.