A new McGill's bus service has been put in place to connect Clydebank and the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
The new number 24 route, which will commence service on July 13, is set to run between Clydebank, Braehead, Renfrew, and the hospital.
A resident in the surrounding area welcomed the new service, he said: “Some good news for Bankies and those of us from elsewhere who visit.
“McGill's have stepped up."
The hourly service will operate over the Renfrew Bridge.
McGill's say that they have been in discussions with Renfrewshire Council, which operate the Renfrew Bridge Control, in regards to access to live bridge-opening data that may affect the service when the bridge closes.
Colin Napier, group service delivery director at McGill’s Buses, said: “Service 24 is an exciting pilot which will create a new public transport connection across the Clyde, linking Clydebank, Braehead and the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
“The new Renfrew Bridge has the potential to significantly improve connectivity between communities on both sides of the river, and this pilot will help us assess passenger demand and the practical operation of the route.
“We recognise there will be some challenges, particularly during the summer months when bridge openings are expected to be more frequent to accommodate vessels including the Waverley.
"That means there may be occasions when buses are unable to cross the bridge and will have to terminate on the south side.
“We are working with Renfrewshire Council to ensure we have accurate information on bridge openings and will keep passengers updated through our app and website.
"We would encourage customers to check before travelling, particularly during the summer period.”
When the bridge is unavailable, passengers have been told to combine the 23 and 757 services to travel between Clydebank and the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
This comes as the provider McGill's have created five new services set to start on the same date as the route 24 through Clydebank.
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