23 Stirling–St Andrews

23
Overview
OperatorStagecoach East Scotland
Began service1930s
Ended service2020
Route
StartStirling
EndSt Andrews

The 23 was a bus service which ran from Stirling to St Andrews.

History

Operation

The route dated back to the 1930s, at which time it was numbered 298 and operated by W. Alexander & Sons between Buchanan bus station, Glasgow, and St Andrews. The service was later renumbered as 23. After the company was split in 1961 by its parent, the Scottish Bus Group, the service was operated by Alexander (Midland) and Alexander (Fife). In 1981, the route was shortened, with its eastern terminus now at Stirling.[1] However, some Glasgow to St Andrews journeys continued to operate on Friday and Saturday evenings primarily for the benefit of university students. Through privatisation of British bus services and subsequent ownership changes, the route was acquired by Fife Scottish, part of the Stagecoach group.[2]

Decline and withdrawal

Service levels were progressively reduced, with Stagecoach citing a "decrease in demand".[3] In 2017 only three return journeys ran per day.[2] The number 23 bus was withdrawn completely in 2020.[4][5][6] Stagecoach stated that it had been underperforming prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and that it was operating at "a significant loss". The withdrawal drew criticism from local MSPs.[7]

Aftermath

On 14 September 2020, First Scotland East introduced a new service numbered X53 which operates on the same route as the number 23, between Stirling and Kinross. It serves areas, notably Muckhart, that would otherwise have no bus service.[8] Residents in Gateside have complained about the loss of bus services to St Andrews.[9]

9th January 2022: Service X53 between Stirling and Kinross was withdrawn, meaning passengers have to get service 52 to Tillicoultry then 202 (Stagecoach) to Kinross.

Alternative services

Today, the X24 service from Glasgow to St Andrews is significantly quicker than the number 23. However, it does not travel via Stirling or Kinross. To get this service, you'll have to get service 38 from Stirling bus Station to Falkirk, getting off at Forth Valley Royal Hospital for the change to St Andrews. [2]

References

  1. ^ "End of Empire Alexanders Split". Photo Transport. Archived from the original on 8 May 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Clapperton, Ian (21 January 2021). "Nine decades of the 23". Buses Magazine. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  3. ^ "Bus company says St Andrews bus route was '˜not viable'". Fife Today. 6 August 2016. Archived from the original on 14 June 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  4. ^ Cargill, Paul (24 August 2020). "Relief as replacement bus service for Kinross-shire is confirmed". Daily Record. Archived from the original on 14 June 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  5. ^ McNeill, Alastair (31 July 2020). "Passengers slam plans to cut Stirling to St Andrews bus service". Daily Record. Archived from the original on 11 September 2020. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  6. ^ Mahood, Craig (10 August 2020). "Bus stopped: Stirling MSP calls for Stagecoach rethink after Number 23 route axed". Brig Newspaper. Archived from the original on 14 April 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  7. ^ "Stirling MSP joins calls to save bus service". Stirling News. 11 August 2020. Archived from the original on 14 June 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  8. ^ Bakonyi, Rajmund (24 August 2020). "First Bus to cover axed Hillfoots route with X53 new service". Alloa & Hillfoots Advertiser. Archived from the original on 14 June 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  9. ^ Callaghan, Jamie (24 November 2020). "Fife village left isolated after 'lifeline' bus service axed". Fife Today. Archived from the original on 14 June 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2021.

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