An ampibius bus which could replace the Renfrew Ferry successfully took to the Clyde on Tuesday morning - a day after its trial was halted because of technical problems.   

The £700,000 vehicle, known as an Amfibus, was tested on the stretch of water between Yoker and Renfrew.  SPT are scrapping the exisiting ferry service at the end of next month to save money.  

The £700,000 Dutch-made water bus, which can travel on water and roads, is one of a number of options being considered as a replacement.  

The Amfibus uses a hull that allows the vehicle to float. While it operates like a normal coach on the road, when it is in water it is driven by twin water jets and can achieve a speed of eight knots.

It can carry 50 passengers, and if given the go-ahead the Amfibus would use slipways at Renfrew and Yoker, although they would need to be extended so it can work at all tide levels.