GLASGOW passengers are not getting a fair deal from bus services following the latest fares hike, according to a city MSP.

First Bus increased its fares by up to 20p on some routes last week prompting a motion in the Scottish Parliament criticising the move.

Glasgow Times:

Patrick Harvie Green MSP for Glasgow said the rise disadvantaged people on low incomes as they are less able to afford a cheaper monthly or longer season ticket.

Mr Harvie branded the service a “disgrace” and urged the new Transport Minister, Humza Yousaf, to put public transport top of his agenda.

The fares rise comes after First has also removed or reduced some services in the city stating they were not commercially viable.

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Mr Harvie said: “The continued erosion of bus services in Glasgow is nothing short of a disgrace. When private firms cut back on routes and increase charges whenever they feel they aren’t making enough profit, it underlines the need to regulate this industry in the public interest.”

Last week the Evening Times revealed First are increasing fares by between 5p and 20p on 19 different fares.

Glasgow Times:

Season tickets remain the same but child fares have increased by 10p to 60p and all day tickets go up by 20p to £4.50.

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Mr Harvie’s motion states this is “unacceptable” and adds “it further disadvantages people on low and precarious incomes who are unable to invest in four-week tickets.”

He added: “The public purse and bus passengers are already paying significant sums into the bus industry and we’re not getting a decent service in return.

The new transport minister, a Glasgow MSP, would do well to see for himself the sorry state of local services and I would urge him to take a different approach to his predecessors who all prioritised private motorists over public transport.”

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A First Bus spokeswoman, said: "At First Glasgow, we are committed to reducing our emissions and improving air quality for all. That's why we've invested over £80million in the past few years including putting 270 cleaner, greener new buses on our routes in and around Glasgow.

“We know one bus has the power to take 75 cars off our roads and recognise the need to encourage people to switch from the car to the bus in the longer term. That’s why one of the biggest changes brings significant saving for many regular customers who choose to buy travel weekly and four weekly rather than through singles, returns and days."