ALARMING footage has emerged showing a Glasgow bus driving through a red light on one of the city’s busiest streets SIX SECONDS before it changes to green.

The video, captured on a dashcam by a member of the public, captured a McGill’s bus driving through a set of traffic lights on Paisley Road West.

The car driver, who did not want to be named, pulled up alongside the bus on the route at its junction with Broomloan Road and Dumbreck Road near to Ibrox.

The footage, taken on a Sunday lunchtime in June 2017, shows the number 38 service towards Glasgow as it waits at the traffic lights.

The bus then moves off before any change in the traffic lights’ colour, driving past the traffic lights and on to the junction.

It is more than six seconds after the bus begins to move forward that the traffic lights turn green.

The man, who reported the incident to McGill’s at the time, said “the bus was full of people” and that a “major accident could have occurred”.

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Bosses at McGill’s were approached for comment.

Elsewhere bosses at a second major Glasgow’s bus firms confirmed investigations will take place following evidence of drivers skipping red lights.

Representatives of Stagecoach, who operate a network

of express services into Glasgow City Centre as well as a number of local services in surrounding areas, have reacted to images showing drivers in central Glasgow passing through traffic lights whilst they are on red and stopping on yellow boxes.

The move follows a promise by First Bus to launch an internal probe following the launch of the Evening Times Busted campaign.

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A spokesperson for Stagecoach said: “Our drivers undergo on-going professional training and we expect a very high standard of driving from our employees at all times.

“We would be concerned to hear of any occasion where that standard may not have been met.

“We will look into the issues that have been raised and investigate specific allegations if possible where time and date information can be provided.”

The company also welcomed the campaign, saying they backed any moves to make the roads safer.

The spokesperson added: “We welcome any campaign that aims to improve road safety. Safety on our roads is the responsibility of all road users, including cars, lorries, cyclists and pedestrians.

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“Bus travel is one of the safest forms of transport and one bus can take up to 75 cars off the road – taking action to reduce traffic congestion in our towns and cities will help make roads safer, as well as improving air quality and boosting the economy.”

More Evening Times readers have thrown their weight behind the Busted campaign – which is calling for bus companies to take action on rogue drivers to help make the city’s streets safer.

Jack Stevens said: “Well done Evening Times. First Bus drivers are the worst I’ve ever come across and are absolutely shocking.”

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Michael Wollgramm added: “A red light means stop! Drivers should be trained and be aware a green light means proceed with caution.

“Most bus drivers have a advanced aptitude for situation awareness – it seems a few drivers need a refresher course.”

Craig Young commented: “If you want to see bus drivers being dangerous then go stand at the crossing outside central station going over towards Waterloo Street. They jump the red light then completely block the crossing.”

As part of our call to arms, we want readers to tell us of their experiences.

Have you seen buses jump red lights? Do drivers sit in yellow boxes and block the roads? Let us know or send in pictures to news@eveningtimes.co.uk