First Bus should reconsider its plans to axe a bus route in the west of the city, according to Green politicians.

The Evening Times reported the bus firm is planning to cut the 4A service to Kelvindale, and terminate it at Broomhill instead.

Residents in Kelvindale, parts of Anniesland and Knightswood are worried it will leave them with no direct bus to the city centre and west end.

Patrick Harvie, Green MSP for Glasgow, has requested a meeting with First Bus to discuss the plans and urge a re-think.

He said the needs of passengers and communities should come before profit.

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Mr Harvie said: “From what I’ve seen of the alternatives being offered by First, the new route will mean that many commuters travelling from and to the West End will have to change bus.

“That isn’t an easy thing to do in Glasgow, especially considering the electronic timetables have been down for around a year.

“Bus routes shouldn’t exist for the sole purpose of making money.

“They exist to serve communities, taking people to and from work and making it easier for older people to get around.

“It’s not good enough to scrap a bus route, especially the popular 4a service, without at least a public consolation first taking place. I’ll be reminding First of its obligations to bus users in Glasgow when I speak to them.”

Martha Wardrop, Greens Hillhead councillor, said: “Local residents rely on the current 4A bus route to get to the shops and services available in Byres Road.

“It is also essential for students who live in Kelvindale, Anniesland and Knightswood and study at the University of Glasgow.”

She said it will also affect pupils going to school at Hyndland, St Thomas Aquina’s and Cleveden secondaries.

She added: “First Bus has to urgently reconsider this decision and to consult much more closely with the local schools, businesses and university.”

Politicians form other parties have also criticised the plans.

Adam Tomkins Conservative MSP has said there must be a public consultation before any changes are put in place.

SNP councillor Malcolm Balfour said First should consider running smaller buses on the route.

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Firs Bus says it has tried to run a sustainable service on the 4A route for seven years but efforts have not had the “desirable effect” on passenger numbers.

A spokesman said: ”Factors including congestion, car usage and modal shift to other transport have had an undeniably negative effect on patronage as the recent Green Journeys report by Professor David Begg has made clear.”