Councils’ Kickstart to better services

05 February 2009

Local authorities are being encouraged to submit bids for Kickstart funding to improve bus services.

The form and full guidance can be found on the Department for Transport website

In 2005, North Yorkshire County Council supported the successful Kickstart bid for enhancements on the number 40 Easingwold-York service.

The project saw the enhancement of a rural bus service operated by Reliance Motors between Easingwold and York. An improved timetable provided a 60-minute frequency during the day and a 30-minute frequency at peak times, as well as extra evening and weekend services.

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