Bailed out RBS must do more

Bankers accused of dumping their own customers have been branded “disgraceful” for doing a runner.

Bosses at the Royal Bank of Scotland are under pressure to up the presence of their mobile fleet.

It follows the closure of branches in Dalmellington and Maybole.

And with further closures planned for Troon, Girvan, Cumnock and Mauchline, political demands are mounting.

Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley MSP, Jeane Freeman, wants the bank to “improve the accessibility” of its van- based fleet.

It comes after East Ayrshire Leisure Trust unveils two disabled friendly mobile libraries.

Ms Freeman said: “It is almost a year since I first met with RBS to raise the issue of accessibility, but so far they have failed to make any positive steps towards improving their service.

“Not everyone wants to, or can use either telephone or internet banking which seems to be the only so called solution RBS are willing to offer.

“East Ayrshire Leisure Trust’s investment in these accessible vehicles is excellent but it does raise the serious question why the taxpayer backed Royal Bank of Scotland can’t offer a similar vehicle.

“RBS’s failure to act has quite simply been disgraceful.”

The Leisure Trust’s new low floor vans allow easy access for wheelchairs and those with reduced mobility.

The vans will tour the community, and visit primary schools.

Clydesdale and TSB have also shut branches here