Does more funding mean rural buses are back in business?
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Image caption, Wiltshire Connect is a demand responsive service – one of the ways some councils are tackling a lack of transport in rural areas By Sophie Parker
Silviya Barrett, of Campaign for Better Transport, said: “It is great news that these services are now increasing but overall bus provision is still at a lower level than in 2010 and our mapping shows that many areas still do not have the bus service they need.”
The Local Government Association has a similar view. It described the recent investment in services as “good” but