Stagecoach says Fife will see an increase in bus services.

Stagecoach is cutting back direct services to Edinburgh on Monday leading to claims that some commuters will have to catch three buses to the capital.

There are fears that will mean people choosing the car over public transport.

Stagecoach said the move is part of a major �4.5m investment in extra routes across Fife, which is being welcomed.

A community meeting has been organised for Saturday, which a representative from Stagecoach will attend.

Dunfermline South councillor Mike Rumney said the bus firm should reconsider the changes.

I find the whole experience very depressing. I find myself dreading the thought of going to work Paul Johnston, Dunfermline resident

He told the BBC Scotland news website: "People are voting with their feet and using the train or driving.

"We are trying to reduce congestion on the Forth Road Bridge and the more public transport we can get the better."

Mr Rumney's call for a review of the changes has been supported by Fife MSPs John Park and Helen Eadie.

A massive expansion programme involving 6,000 homes has been under way in Dunfermline - a town popular with commuters travelling to Edinburgh.

Major investment

Resident Paul Johnston said: "I am loath to use Stagecoach. I would rather get the train in from Rosyth. That would be about half an hour."

"I am not in a position where I can change my hours. I find the whole experience very depressing and find myself dreading the thought of going to work."

Stagecoach said the changes form part of a major investment in services across Fife which include adding 29 new buses to the fleet.

East Scotland Operations Director Steve Walker said: "The service has changed to provide as many possible links for passengers and to have the express services going back to basics to speed journey times up for more people, whilst not adversely affecting others.

"We feel that having more 'shuttle buses' is a better option to suit the majority of our customers.