Rural Transport
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.
01 Nov 2021
Still a ‘huge hole’ in levelling up plans
The Northern Echo reports that various stakeholders in the North of England have raised concerns that despite the Chancellor’s Budget statement last Wednesday, there was still a ‘huge hole’ in...
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11 Oct 2021
Campaign launched to reopen rural station platform in Grimstone
The BBC reports on a new campaign launched to reinstate a station platform to provide rural communities with “much-needed” public transport Campaigners say villages surrounding Grimstone in Dorset would be...
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11 Oct 2021
Bus driver shortage ‘crisis’ forces cancellations across rural areas
The Bristol Post reports that a severe bus driver shortage is forcing operators to cancel services, with West of England metro mayor Dan Norris branding it a public transport crisis,...
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06 Sep 2021
Classic car owners face long road ahead for fuel as rural pumps switch to greener petrol
The Telegraph reports that, rural fuel stations which maintain single-pump forecourts will begin to solely stock new standard E10 petrol, despite it not being compatible with older car engines Already...
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16 Aug 2021
Report – Improving non-emergency patient transport services
NHS England has released the following report at the beginning of August:Improving non-emergency patient transport services – Report of the non-emergency patient transport review The review explores the service as...
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16 Aug 2021
Community bus scheme back up and running
The Epping Forest Guardian reports that, a community bus scheme for people living in rural areas of Epping and Harlow is back up and running after reduced service due to...
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09 Aug 2021
Routes forward for innovative rural public transport
Vibrant rural communities need flexible, quality transport choices that are sustainable and fit for the future, according to a new review by the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE)...
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02 Aug 2021
Charging an electric vehicle should be convenient, straightforward, and inexpensive; owners should not face a postcode lottery
MPs on the Transport Committee have delivered a report containing a set of recommendations for the Government to boost the uptake of electric vehicles ahead of the net zero deadline,...
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02 Aug 2021
Norwich considers introducing a congestion charge
The BBC covers news that the parliamentary Transport for Norwich joint committee is planning a public consultation to introduce a congestion charge and other measures to curb carbon emissions in...
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26 Jul 2021
Rural vacuum for getting hold of cash
New Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) research has found that fewer than half (45%) of residents in rural areas have a bank branch within 5km of their home, forcing those living...
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