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Council Cash Boosts Rural Transport After Bus Service Fails
14 Oct
Summary
- Over £100,000 made available by council for community transport improvements.
- A rural bus service in Towcester stopped operating in April due to funding.
- New funding aims to help organisations establish viable transport services.
West Northamptonshire Council has announced over £100,000 in available funding to enhance community transport services. This initiative follows the cessation of the Ability Bus service in Towcester earlier this year in April, which stopped running due to financial difficulties and the loss of its operational base.
The council noted that an equivalent replacement service had not yet emerged. To address this, the grant program is being reopened, offering financial support to eligible organizations. The goal is to provide an opportunity for new providers to establish viable services.
This funding injection could also include the use of four Ability minibuses, which have been returned to the council. Applicants may incorporate these vehicles into their proposed transport solutions, further supporting the revival of essential rural transit.
