A bus operator will expand its fleet and create more routes in a £10 million expansion plan.
Billionaire brothers the Easdales are looking to expand McGills' partnership with international coach firm FlixBus with 18 new state-of-the-art buses.
While the routes are set to be revealed later this year, the popular existing routes include the Glasgow/Edinburgh to London service.
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The move will increase travel options for passengers across the UK as well as create jobs.
Sandy Easdale said: “Our partnership with FlixBus has been a resounding success for both parties and there was a clear determination to build on the successful service that has already been established.
“We’ve stepped up with a £10 million investment to buy new state-of-the-art coaches that will equip us for the expansion we have planned.
"That is good news for passengers who will benefit from great-value travel around Great Britain.
"It will also mean we will be creating new jobs as we announce the routes and the services start to get going.
“Between our FlixBus partnership, our purchase of Xplore Dundee and our acquisition of the Scotland East business from First Bus, we are firm in our desire to keep building the McGill’s Buses business and brand.”
James Easdale added: “We’re delighted to reveal the new investment into the FlixBus initiative and we look forward to announcing the new routes later this year.
“Last summer, the wider FlixBus group carried 34 million passengers over its summer season and McGill’s wants to be an integral part in growing that even further as FlixBus expands its UK services in the coming years.
“Sandy and I are continuously looking for opportunities to invest, whether that be through McGill’s or our property and manufacturing interests, and whilst the economic outlook is looking more challenging, we still believe 2023 and 2024 will bring openings to create jobs and growth within our businesses.”
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