Storm Eowyn: McGill's Buses cancelled ahead of red weather warning with danger to life
McGill's Buses have cancelled there services throughout the central belt tomorrow ahead of Storm Eowyn.
Storm Eowyn is set to arrive tomorrow morning, Friday, January 24, with a red weather warning issued by the Met Office from 10am until 5pm.
McGill’s have confirmed that all of their services in Strathclyde, Forth Valley and Edinburgh will be suspended between the hours of 9am-6pm, due to the severe weather conditions..
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The firm say this decision has been made to prioritise the safety of our passengers, drivers, and staff.
Trains, buses and ferries have all been cancelled ahead of the storm arriving after Police Scotland warned people not to travel and stay at home.
A spokesperson said: "We will closely monitor weather conditions and work with local authorities to determine when it is safe to resume operations. Updates will be provided through our official website, social media channels, and customer service phoneline.
"We encourage passengers to plan ahead and make alternative travel arrangements for Friday. Customers with any inquiries are advised to contact our customer service team at 03330 16 61 62 or visit our website at https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/.
"We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank our customers for their understanding during this challenging time. Safety remains our top priority, and we appreciate your cooperation as we navigate the impacts of Storm Eowyn."
The rare red weather warning for wind comes into force at 10am tomorrow, lasting until 5pm. The areas covered by the dangers to life warning are Central, Tayside & Fife, south west Scotland, Lothian Borders (including Edinburgh) and Strathclyde (including Glasgow).
The storm is expected to cause widespread disruption tomorrow, with schools across the country closed as Scots are advised to stay at home.
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