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.
14 Sep 2017
Will travel hubs help rural transport?
A new network of travel hubs could give rural residents better access to public transport services. The hubs would make it easier for people from across South Cambridgeshire travel too...
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23 Aug 2017
Charity calls for rural driving lessons
Learner drivers should receive compulsory lessons on rural roads to reduce fatalities, say safety campaigners. Road safety charity Brake said a graduated licensing system would cut the number of accidents...
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07 Aug 2017
Licence concern for community transport
Rural community transport operators may face extra licence requirements, the government has suggested. The suggestion affects some community transport providers bidding for local authority bus service contracts. A letter from...
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03 Aug 2017
Grant for Wheels to Work scheme
Rural youngsters are among those to benefit from £175,000 in new grants from the Virgin Money Foundation. Five projects across north-east England will benefit from the grants, with a focus...
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03 Aug 2017
Rural Services Network: Concern for rural community transport
PRESS RELEASEFor immediate release Thursday 3 August 2017 Responding to a government decision that community transport operators bidding for local authority bus service contracts may require a PSV (Public Service...
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25 May 2017
Can car sharing end rural isolation?
Car share company Liftshare has won £25,000 of funding to explore initiatives to end rural and social isolation. The Norfolk-based firm was awarded the funding by innovation company Nesta through...
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22 May 2017
Rail campaign boost for rural tourism
A MAJOR community campaign has been launched to encourage scenic and sustainable tourism by rail. The ‘Scenic Rail Britain’ initiative is the brainchild of the Association of Community Rail Partnerships (ACoRP)...
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18 May 2017
Network backs call for better rail services
The Rural Services Network has signed a charter demanding a better deal for rail passengers in south-east England. Passenger groups across the South East are uniting behind the charter, which...
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15 May 2017
How significant an issue is rural transport?
Launched at the House of Commons in January 2017, the State of Rural Services 2016 Report, not surprisingly, concludes that public and private sector service provision is reducing in rural...
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15 May 2017
Who relies on public transport in rural areas?
Research has consistently identified the overwhelming need for public transport in rural areas. The groups of people most directly affected are set out in many reports as follows: ...
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