GREENOCK bus firm McGill's is ramping up its Clyde Flyer service.

The firm, owned by local billionaire brothers Sandy and James Easdale, says it is ready to deliver a 'boost for the region’s visitor economy with more buses, more often and new journeys for nights out in the big city'.

Bosses are introducing a bigger and better timetable for the popular 901 and 906 routes from Monday, with more buses during evenings and on Sundays.

The new timetable will double the number of buses on Sundays to offer a service every 30 minutes on the shared sections of route between Glasgow, Greenock and Largs.

There will also be extra buses every 15 minutes between Greenock, Gourock and Lunderston Bay, with four buses an hour all day Monday to Saturday.

Late evening buses from Glasgow are also being introduced from the city centre at 9pm, 10pm and 11pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, going all the way to Greenock or Gourock.

McGill’s Group managing director Alex Hornby said: “Our Clyde Flyer is already a very popular way to discover the amazing scenery and lively towns of the Clyde coast, shopping and leisure at Braehead, and work and play in the city of Glasgow.

“This new timetable means more buses, more often on the busiest part of our route along the coast between Greenock, Gourock, McInroy’s Point and the nearest sandy beach to Glasgow at Lunderston Bay, a perfect spot for coastal walks and family picnics.

“An evening out in the city of Glasgow is also about to become a lot easier, with extra late evening journeys on Clyde Flyer 901 to Greenock or Gourock.

“We’ll also be running double the number of journeys on Sundays between Glasgow, Greenock and Largs, making a great day out on the coast easy for everyone – especially with our day zone tickets starting from just £5.50 and free travel for under 22s with a Young Scot card, and over 60s holding the Scottish National Entitlement Card.

“As Inverclyde’s leading bus operator, we know the vital role our buses have in supporting the region’s economy. Our award-winning Clyde Flyer route encourages responsible tourism by bringing thousands of day trippers to the coast without adding to congestion and pollution – and provides a vital link to the city for residents and visitors alike."