She told the Herald: “The service supports those who wish to remain independent in their own homes, particularly the disabled, elderly and socially and rurally isolated, by giving them the opportunity to do their own shopping and to visit other parts of their local community.
“The bus driver collects passengers from their homes and carries bags of heavy shopping on and off the bus when necessary. He also operates the tail lift facility on the bus for passengers in wheelchairs and mobility scooters and those who have difficulty using stairs. For many passengers, using the service has greatly enhanced their quality of life. The service is of great benefit to isolated or disabled people who through lack of suitable transport can be cut off from services and shops available locally.