Founded by Kilbarchan resident John McBarron in 2023, the non-profit organisation aimed to provide transport from Johnstone to the surrounding areas after residents complained from the community about the quality of bus services.
In a post on social media, the former director attributed the “difficult decision” to cease operations due to “rising costs and cash flow” challenges.
The firm had received over £35,000 of funding from Renfrewshire Council and the National Lottery Fund.
In their statement, Johnstone and Area Community Transport thanked its drivers, saying they were the best “in the world” and have “shown the bus industry how to operate services with…
