A £7million fleet of 18 brand new Volvo 9700 vehicles have gone into operation on the company’s Service 900 which has been running for 30 years and is one of Scotland’s most frequent coach routes.
The new vehicles - which provide even greater comfort and quality for customers - were welcomed today (14 April 2025), by Lord Provost of Glasgow Jacqueline McLaren at a launch event held at the city’s Transport Museum.
The service is operated on Citylink’s behalf by Stagecoach West Scotland and Parks of Hamilton and the new vehicle investment is the latest in an on-going investment programme to make continued improvements for customers.
The new 81-seat coaches boast reclining seats with three-point seatbelts and footrests. They also feature USB and USB-C charging points, fold-down tables, and a camera mirror system. The upper deck includes a panoramic roof.
Scottish Citylink Managing Director Simone Walsh said: “Our Service 900 has been operating for decades and is the go-to route for customers travelling between Glasgow and Edinburgh, with great links to other locations along the route as well.
“This 18-strong brand new fleet of vehicles is a huge investment in the route and is a real commitment from us to continually improve our offering to customers, and to continue to showcase coach travel as the most affordable and hassle-free way to travel between Scotland’s two largest cities. It’s another great way to celebrate our 40th birthday year.”
Lord Provost of Glasgow, Jacqueline McLaren said: “Every citizen and visitor alike who use the daily Glasgow to Edinburgh service will benefit from this investment in new coaches. Adding comfort and joy – as well as digital connectivity - to their journey between our great cities.”
Scottish Citylink is this year celebrating 40 years in business, with a host of events planned throughout 2025.
Citylink’s Service 900 operates up to every 15minutes, 24 hours a day and offers a day return from £10. The route operates between Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh Bus Station, and also serves Corstorphine, Edinburgh Airport, Newbridge East, Livingston, Harthill Services, Maxim Park and Baillieston.
The coach operator also recently added 200 new TransMach contactless ticket machines to its fleet, which accept contactless payments along with ITSO smartcards and QR codes generated by travel apps and booking systems.
Tickets for all Citylink services can be booked at www.citylink.co.uk