Government policies
Rural bus challenge
| Starting dates |
1998: initiated 2003: ended |
|---|---|
| Key department | Department for Transport |
| Key delivery agency | Local authorities |
| Budget/target/comment |
Aimed to provide 39 local authorities with money to launch 58 rural transport schemes across England to tackle social isolation. Budget of £200 million for new or improved rural bus services across England over the period 2001/02 to 2003/04 and £50 million for 2004/05. In 2003, the programme was integrated into the Local Transport Plan (LTP) process. |