A bus depot in Cowdenbeath is set to close for good next month, with the jobs of “more than 60” people at risk.
The Rennies depot is controlled by Stagecoach and located in the town’s Broad Street.
An employee told the Times that staff were called for a meeting earlier today, where they were hit with the bad news.
They commented: “We knew something was up, because one of the managing directors came to see us.
“They told us that in July the place would close down entirely, and that everybody would either be made redundant or maybe offered jobs at other depos.
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“There were over 60 people there, including engineers, mechanics, and bus drivers.
“We were given our verbal notice and told that next week we’ll have it written down. Then everyone will have their interview and see if there’s a job for them elsewhere in the company.
“Up until this point, they’ve been telling us that it won’t change or close. It’s devastating because all these people are looking for driving jobs.”
Stagecoach East Scotland put the decision down to financial pressures.
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A spokesperson said "We are proposing the closure of our Rennies depot in July 2025. This difficult decision reflects the ongoing and unsustainable financial challenges facing Rennies depot, which has seen a prolonged decline in viability despite our best efforts.
"Our priority now is supporting our affected colleagues and providing as many options for them as we can.
"There will be no impact to services as a result of the proposed closure."
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