380s will more than likely still monopolise Ayrshire for the time being. While nothing is ever perfect- they are a very close to perfect fit for these routes.
The only major sticking point is no Ayr drivers sign for 385s, but that's not a major problem a quick conversion course for Ayr drivers from 380 to 385 would not take too long- not even a week per driver.
Curiously Ayr based ticket examiners know them due to Ayr TEs working Gourock, Newton, Neilston and Cathcart services.
Didnt realise Ayr TE worked them services.
I think at somepoint we will see the 385s to Ayr , possibly only the Edinburgh services.
Are 385s going to Neilston to ?