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.
15 Aug 2018
Expect unexpected, rural motorists warned
Police are warning rural motorists to slow down and expect the unexpected on country roads this summer. It comes after a tractor had to swerve to avoid a car, causing the...
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30 Jul 2018
Local communities tackle rural challenges
Rural communities are coming together to improve their quality of life but feel as though they are becoming more remote, suggests new research. The public survey looking in to how life is experienced in...
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13 Jul 2018
Tech funding to help combat rural isolation
Organisations are being invited to apply for a share of up to £250,000 to develop technologies that combat rural isolation. The GovTech Catalyst initiative from Innovate UK aims to support isolated...
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12 Jul 2018
£15k for ‘vital’ rural transport service
A local council has issued a £15,000 grant to support a community transport service which connects people in rural areas to vital services. North Lincolnshire Council gave the grant to the Humber and...
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02 Jul 2018
Funding halves for supported bus services
Funding for supported buses has been halved in the last eight years, leaving many parts of England and Wales without public transport, according to a new report released by the Campaign...
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28 May 2018
Award highlights rural bus services
The importance of rural bus services has been highlighted by an award to find Britain’s most scenic route. More than 15,000 bus passengers across the UK voted for their favourite...
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18 Apr 2018
Pressure mounts over rural potholes
The government is facing renewed calls to help fix thousands of potholes following harsh weather which has taken its toll on rural routes. Motorists are being urged to take extra...
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03 Apr 2018
BBC investigates rural hospital transport
The Rural Services Network has featured in a BBC radio programme looking at difficulties faced by rural people accessing healthcare. Broadcast on Friday (30 March), the whole episode of BBC Radio...
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26 Mar 2018
Community rail helps social inclusion
Community rail intiatives can help reduce rural isolation and help social incusion, says a report. Launched by the Association of Community Rail Partnerships (ACoRP), the report highlights community rail projects...
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12 Mar 2018
Group to energise rural communities
A new electric vehicle charging social enterprise has started up in Cumbria to address the chronic shortage of charging points in rural towns and villages. Charge my Street is aiming...
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