The Western Isles is almost the only place in Scotland where all public transport is provided by local companies. None of the bigger bus operators or groups are represented. Richard Walter discovers how one of them, Lochs Motor Transport has morphed from being a provider of local bus services into one operating a modern fleet of coaches that meet the demands of both the private hire market and tourist industry
Set in the beautiful Outer Hebrides, the islands of Lewis and Harris have challenges faced by few other areas of the UK. While they boast amazing empty stretches of golden sands, which in the summer look every bit as enticing as anything you will find in hotter climates, the winters can bring extreme high winds and stormy conditions. Buses and coaches have to cope with the worst of those conditions as well as a number of single track roads where great care has to be taken to prevent ending up in a ditch. […]
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