AN investigation is under way after a cyclist claimed he was “harassed” by a bus driver in Partick.

Andy Wand alleged a McGill’s driver blew his horn and passed dangerously close to him and his cycling partner during a bike ride along Dumbarton Road last month.

After a confrontation ensued between the two, Mr Wand claims the driver continued to honk his horn and draw close to the duo as they cycled along the busy West End street.

Mr Wand said things took a turn for the worse when the driver implied the pair weren’t cycling single file.

The furious cyclist has reported the incident to both the bus firm and Police Scotland.

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He said: “I’ve been cycling around the West End for about five years and I’ve never, ever had anything like this. Occasionally, there will be a car who honks their horn but never like this.”

An investigation is under way.

A spokeswoman for McGill’s said: “At McGill’s we expect our drivers to respect all other road users and we take this allegation seriously.

“An investigation is under way and appropriate action will ensue dependent upon the findings.”

It’s not known how long the investigation will take to conclude.

A spokeswoman for Police Scotland confirmed: “We received a report of a verbal altercation between a cyclist and a bus driver on Dumbarton Road around 4pm on Saturday, September 26.

“Enquiries are ongoing.”

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Due to an influx in the number of cyclists taking to the road since lockdown measures began in March, Glasgow City Council introduced a number of pop-up bike lanes throughout the city. The avid cyclist is hopeful the rise in those taking to their bikes will encourage more permanent cycling solutions throughout the city.

Mr Wand said: “I take my daughter a cycle every day to school and back and it’s nerve-wracking.

“I’ve heard people say ‘they shouldn’t have cycle lanes on Byres Road because there aren’t enough cyclists’, but it makes no sense.

“There aren’t nearly enough cycle-friendly spaces – especially with a 10-year-old – so I hope it continues to get better.”