STAFFING shortages have led to a number of cancelled buses in West Fife this morning (Tuesday).

Stagecoach East Scotland have announced that several services will not be running due to a lack of bus drivers.

Yesterday buses across the area were also cancelled due to shortages. 

The following journeys will not operate:

19A Ballingry to Dunfermline 10:19 / 11:19 / 12:19 / 13:19 / 15:19

19A Dunfermline to Ballingry 10:20 / 11:20 / 12:20 / 14:20 / 16:20

19 Ballingry to Rosyth 10:49 / 13:49

19 Rosyth to Ballingry 12:18 / 15:18

3A Duloch at 10:04

3 Townhill at 10:45 

A spokesperson for Stagecoach East Scotland, said: "We are continuing to run over 99 per cent of our services as normal and where services are impacted, we will let people know through our website and Twitter (@StagecoachEScot) with as much notice as possible.

"Many of our current timetables are based on pre-Covid demand, and as such we will be continually looking at how travel patterns change as we welcome customers back to the bus.

"This also includes the increased demand from under 22s, who now have access to free bus travel as part of the National Concessionary Travel Scheme.

"We are hiring for trainee and qualified bus drivers, and we also have a number of drivers progressing through our training school at present.

"It's vital to take the time to ensure all new drivers reach the high level of professional standards we expect. That means those new drivers will not be out on the road for some weeks.

"To apply for one of our vacancies, please visit stagecoachbus.com."