Proposed changes to bus services in Perth and Kinross will be delayed for a month to allow Stagecoach and Perth and Kinross Council more time to evaluate and mitigate their impact.
Perth and Kinross Council Chief Executive Thomas Glen met Sam Greer, Stagecoach Chief Operating Officer, on Friday to discuss the bus company's proposals.
They agreed no changes to services, other than the X7, will be introduced before May 27, a month later than Stagecoach initially proposed.
This extended deadline will allow the two organisations time to fully assess the impact of proposed changes and work together to minimise their impact on Perth and Kinross communities.
Perth and Kinross Council leader Councillor Grant Laing said: "Bus travel is vital for many of our residents but we understand the commercial pressures facing Stagecoach. Passenger numbers are still below pre-Covid levels and they need to ensure their services are sustainable in the long-term.
"I am pleased Stagecoach is willing to hold off on making any changes to services until we can, working together, fully understand their potential impact on our communities.
"This will give time for the Council to work with Stagecoach on how best to deliver services where and when they are most needed.
"Stagecoach has a long history in Perth and Kinross and the company has invested significantly in its electric fleet in Perth. It is heartening they recognise the concerns many residents have about these changes and are willing to delay their introduction so we can fully explore what steps can be taken to mitigate them."
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