A local MSP has said people will be "left isolated people isolated or forced to use their cars" when a bus route is withdrawn next month.
The X22 - which currently connects Harthill directly with Edinburgh – is just one service that will no longer run from May 8 following a major review of services in the east of Scotland by operator McGill’s.
Richard Leonard, the Central Scotland representative, says he has been contacted by concerned constituents who will be impacted by the loss of the “lifeline” route and is calling for the Scottish Government to take action.
