Rural anger on bus funding
Monday, 11 April 2022
Well now we have it – or rather for most rural areas now you don’t!!
Transport is vital for the quality of life and economic health of rural areas, yet it faces challenges such as infrequent public bus services and less Government funding compared to urban regions.
Well now we have it – or rather for most rural areas now you don’t!!
Taxi fares in a rural part of Devon are to rise by 12% after councillors agreed current rates were too low
Transport body Midlands Connect is launching a strategic plan entitled ‘Greener, Fairer, Stronger’, which sets out the future of transport in the Midlands
The County Councils Network has released a new report which analyses the challenges county authorities face in delivering home to school transport services, including the impact of the record fuel
An article published by the BBC details how all schools in England will have to open for at least 32.5 hours a week, under government plans
The Guardian reports that ministers have been urged to consider subsidising e-bikes after a study found that mass use of such bikes could create more than £2bn in health benefits
The Government has announced they will provide over £150 million, as a final COVID-19 support package, to help local transport authorities and operators run services
The Northern Echo reports that a council aiming to restore and improve bus services across the whole of England’s largest county has revealed it will consider introducing demand-responsive services in
Engineering consultancy firm, WSP, has been appointed to design a rural mobility strategy for the South West of England
Rural areas are facing a perfect storm when it comes to bus services. Already decimated by decades of cuts and a fall in passenger numbers, they now face a nation-wide
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Transport is vital for the quality of life and economic health of rural areas, yet it faces challenges such as infrequent public bus services and less Government funding compared to urban regions.
Well now we have it – or rather for most rural areas now you don’t!!
Taxi fares in a rural part of Devon are to rise by 12% after councillors agreed current rates were too low
Transport body Midlands Connect is launching a strategic plan entitled ‘Greener, Fairer, Stronger’, which sets out the future of transport in the Midlands
The County Councils Network has released a new report which analyses the challenges county authorities face in delivering home to school transport services, including the impact of the record fuel price increases
An article published by the BBC details how all schools in England will have to open for at least 32.5 hours a week, under government plans
The Guardian reports that ministers have been urged to consider subsidising e-bikes after a study found that mass use of such bikes could create more than £2bn in health benefits
The Government has announced they will provide over £150 million, as a final COVID-19 support package, to help local transport authorities and operators run services
The Northern Echo reports that a council aiming to restore and improve bus services across the whole of England’s largest county has revealed it will consider introducing demand-responsive services in urban areas as well as market towns and rural areas
Engineering consultancy firm, WSP, has been appointed to design a rural mobility strategy for the South West of England
Rural areas are facing a perfect storm when it comes to bus services. Already decimated by decades of cuts and a fall in passenger numbers, they now face a nation-wide shortage of drivers and Covid-related staff absences which have seen critical resources diverted to busier, urban routes.
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