The promise comes after Stagecoach withdrew the K7 and K9 routes on Monday as part of a network shake-up.

Concerns were first raised several weeks ago because the removal of the routes means there is now no direct link between the west of the town and Victoria Hospital, Asda and Mitchelston Industrial Estate.

Kirkcaldy MSP Marilyn Livingstone and Labour councillors from across the town last week spoke out against the cuts, and met with Stagecoach operations director Steve Walker to discuss the decision.

Councillor David Ross, who represents Kirkcaldy North, said: "We have had many complaints from local residents about these changes.

"We are particularly worried about the withdrawal of the K7 and K9 routes which means there is now no direct link from the west of Kirkcaldy to the Mitchelston Industrial Estate and Asda.

"Not only does this hit people who need to get to and from work, but it makes it more difficult for elderly people and others who want to shop at Asda or attend the bingo.

"Services from our area to the Victoria Hospital and Whyteman's Brae Health Centre have also been significantly reduced."

Councillor Neil Crooks, who also represents Kirkcaldy North, said he did not accept the firm's claim that the routes were not well used.

Stagecoach have now promised to release passenger numbers for the services, and the politicians will meet with Mr Walker again on September 2 to discuss the issue further.

The councillors also plan to meet with local people to assess their views.

Cllr Ross added: "With a little imagination it should be possible to run a service that meets the needs of people in our area to travel across town. We won't let these services go without a fight."

Stagecoach last month confirmed the two services would be axed citing low passenger demand and increasing operator costs. The firm said the services were no longer commercially viable, losing around £40,000 each year.

Doug Fleming, managing director of Stagecoach East Scotland, said: "Following initial concerns we have, in conjunction with Fife Council, replaced parts of these services to the east side of Kirkcaldy with the K8 service.

"Many existing journeys across from the west of the town can still be made through interchanging on Hendry Road onto service 37.

"Whilst service K7 and K9 have been withdrawn the resources have been re-invested in the Kirkcaldy network still allowing the majority of users on these loss making services the opportunity to travel to the destinations they wish, but also allowing us to expand the network to provide the new estates at Chapel Level with services ."