7.9 Rural Transport

​​​​​​7.9 Rural Transport

Bus services are particularly important in low-population density, dispersed, rural areas, where population mobility levels can be low.  The Rural Transport Programme, as well as providing regular public transport services and Demand Responsive services, also funds the provision of ‘Once Off’ trips for individuals and community/voluntary groups to help address rural social exclusion. The programme operates under the brand name Local Link and they operate two types of bus services: