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 Oct 2024
Community Transport Week 2024: Spearheading a Movement for Modernisation and Growth
As we usher in the second annual Community Transport Week, spearheaded by RSN Member organisation, the Community Transport Association (CTA), it’s an opportune time to reflect on the significant strides...
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14 Oct 2024
Half A Billion-Pound Investment In Electric Buses Secured Ahead Of International Investment Summit
The Department for Transport has announced that communities across the country will benefit from brand new, state-of-the-art green buses. Up to 500 UK manufacturing jobs are set to be supported as bus...
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19 Sep 2024
The National Rural Conference 2024 – Rural Transport Session
The National Rural Conference 2024 is kindly: Supported by: Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Rural Transport Session The Speaker Presentations can be downloaded...
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09 Sep 2024
The Economic Impact of Local Bus Services: A Significant Boost for Rural Communities
Last week, The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) released a new report, “The Economic Impact of Local Bus Services,” highlighting the considerable economic and social value that local bus services...
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09 Sep 2024
The New Buses Bill Will Put Power Over Bus Services Back In The Hands Of Local Leaders
A package of measures to empower local leaders to take control of their bus services was unveiled yesterday by Transport Secretary Louise Haigh – the first stop on the journey...
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09 Sep 2024
National Rural Conference 2024 Sponsor Spotlight: Go Cornwall Bus
As we approach the 2024 National Rural Conference, we are excited to spotlight one of this year’s conference sponsors, Go Cornwall Bus, a crucial provider of public transport across Cornwall...
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19 Aug 2024
Mapping England Report Launch
The Community Transport Association (CTA) has been conducting research with operators in England to produce the first England State of the Sector research since 2014. On 11th September, the CTA...
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05 Aug 2024
Addressing the Challenges of Rural Decarbonisation
Rural areas face significant challenges in the quest for net zero, with the lack of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure being a major hurdle. Despite the increase in public EV...
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23 Jul 2024
Devon’s Housing Crisis: Urgent Action Required
Devon is “running out of housing options” and urgent action is needed to tackle the dramatic numbers of families priced out of markets having to be placed in temporary accommodation,...
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01 Jul 2024
NextGov: Key Asks from Rural Councils for the Next Government
In the lead-up to this week’s General Election, the future direction of rural policy is a topic of critical importance. Recently, our Chief Executive, Kerry Booth, contributed an insightful article...
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