PEP’s Buses Vandalised
PEP’s drivers arrived at the bus fleet at Morrison’s car park on Thursday to discover that two vehicles had been vandalised. One bus had both back doors smashed in and the works van, vital for the gardening and decorating service, had its front windscreen smashed.
A PEP spokesperson said: “This is having a devastating knock on effect on our ability to run our transport service smoothly and affected not only PEP’s service users but also other organisations for older people who rely on the buses.
“The police have been notified and we hope that this has been a ‘one-off’ incident. We hope that the community of North Edinburgh can come together and stay vigilant to stop this from happening again in the future.”
PEP were forced to move their fleet of community vehicles from secure premises this summer when the city council took back the fomer Clerk of Works site off Crewe Road West. Since then, PEP have been seeking secure garaging facilities for their minibuses in the local area, but without success. Morrisons on Ferry Road stepped in to help with a temporary solution – but, with their buses parked out in the open, PEP’s worst fears have been realised.
“We have searched for secure parking in North Edinburgh, contacted local councillors and various local companies for support – but to no avail. We were delighted when Morrisons agreed to give us space to park the fleet! Do the culprits realise they are jeopardising support and services for their grandparents/family?”
If you have any information regarding this mindless attack call Police Scotland on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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