A group of top Glasgow travel bosses are encouraging people to use public transport.

Company leaders today launched ‘Choose Public Transport’, a campaign to urge people to ditch their cars in the lead-up to Christmas.

Instead, commuters are invited to use buses, the Subway, taxis, trains, bicycles or walk.

Glasgow Times: Graeme MacFarlan from Glasgow Bus Alliance, Jim Smith from Glasgow Taxis, Clem Ogna from NightTime Economy, Cllr Angus Millar from Glasgow City Council, Richard Robinson from SPT and Margaret Hoey from Scotrail Graeme MacFarlan from Glasgow Bus Alliance, Jim Smith from Glasgow Taxis, Clem Ogna from NightTime Economy, Cllr Angus Millar from Glasgow City Council, Richard Robinson from SPT and Margaret Hoey from Scotrail (Image: Supplied)

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Councillor Angus Millar, convener for Transport, Climate and City Centre Recovery at Glasgow City Council, said: “With a range of options, using public transport to go to and get home from Glasgow city centre is an easier way to travel. 

"This partnership between the council and the city’s public transport operators encourages everyone to come into the city centre over the festive period using the bus, train, subway or a taxi – or to walk and cycle if preferable – and take the strain out of your journey.”

Phil Campbell, ScotRail customer operations director, said “We know how important this time of year is for people, so we are proud to partner with Glasgow city council and other operators to promote the use of public transport. Whether it’s shopping trips or nights out, Glasgow city centre has a number of transport options, and customers can travel by rail for less this Christmas with off-peak fares all day, every day.  
 
“We’re encouraging those who travel by rail to plan ahead and check their journey on ScotRail app or website before they set off as our timetable changes on December 10.

"There may also be some minor changes to train times in the lead up to Christmas, including the last trains on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day departing earlier than usual.”

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SPT’s director of transport operations Richard Robinson said: “SPT is delighted to work with other operators and get behind this important campaign, particularly over the festive period. 

"There are plenty of alternative options to get you in and out of the city centre safely whether that’s bus, train, Subway, or taxi so make life easier for yourself and let us take care of your travel now and throughout 2024.”