Three vital Edinburgh bus services at risk of being axed due to driver shortages will be extended beyond this month, it is understood, as the council assures rural communities they "will not be cut-off".
The 20, Ratho to Chesser; 63, Queensferry to Balerno and 68, Turnhouse to Gyle are expected to continue running on a reduced timetable.
It follows reports last week that First Bus, which operates the council-subsidised services, was planning not to renew the contract which ensures people living in the west of the city have public transport links with the rest of the capital.
