£11m for vital bus and community transport services across Wales

All local authorities to benefit

£11m funding will support vital bus and community transport services across Wales, of which all local authorities will benefit.

At least ten per cent of each area’s allocation must be used for community transport services.

This year’s Local Transport Services Grant continues, relatively unchanged. It is also being allocated earlier than usual to help local authorities support subsidised transport services, and maintain the networks already in place, without undue worry to operators and passengers.

Deputy First Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones, who is also the Minister for Economy and Transport said: “We are determined that this grant continues to play an important role in supporting services that are not provided by bus operators on a commercial basis."

"It is used to support a wide range of initiatives and essential transport links for people in rural areas, and is the main source of funding for community transport."

Further information:
Welsh Assembly Government