A NEW bus service has been launched in East Renfrewshire.

The service, which will be funded by the council and operated by McGill’s, will connect Maidenhill with Newton Mearns.

Starting on Monday, July 16, the hourly M7 bus will take locals from Maidenhill to Mearns Cross, Westacres Road, Stewarton Road, Patterson Railway Station, Rouken Glen Park, Eastwood Toll, and Whitecraigs Rail Station.

It will operate seven days a week from 7am to 8pm Monday to Saturday and from 8.30am until 6pm on a Sunday.

The service was contracted by SPT, on behalf of the local authority.

Councillor Stephen Dornan, SPT Chair, said: “SPT is delighted to have supported the council in developing and securing this bus service, providing Maidenhill residents with more sustainable travel choices for their everyday local journey needs.

“Funding from the housing developers provided the opportunity for the introduction of the service and its success will be seen through use by the local community. We hope that the new M7 service will prove popular and encourage people to switch from using their cars and travel in a more environmentally friendly way.”