McColl's 184 Whitecrook service faces axe after youths smash windows

McColl's Travel has warned it may have to terminate its 184 service at Barns Street following two incidents, the latest of which happened in Whitecrook.

Thankfully, nobody was injured, but the operator said the attacks, which took place over the weekend and again on Monday, could easily have had far more serious consequences.

The service could be cancelled due to the incident (Image: McColl's Travel Facebook)

Police Scotland has been notified.

In a statement, the company said : "The safety of our passengers and drivers must always come first, and if these incidents continue, we may have no option but to consider limiting the service to Barns Street until we receive reassurance that the route can be operated safely."

McColl's said it understands the 184 service is essential for residents, but stressed it cannot operate the route if it puts people at risk.

With the start of the school summer holidays, McColl's fears the anti-social behaviour could continue and has asked the community for support in preventing further attacks.

The company urged parents, guardians, and community members to speak with young people about the dangers of throwing stones at buses.

The company added: "Throwing stones at buses is not harmless fun — it puts drivers, passengers and members of the public at real risk."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland.