The importance of the availability of good transport links to the sustainability of rural communities, and the essential part transport can play in ensuring social inclusion, is increasingly recognized.

However, for many young people in rural communities local bus. This can act as a barrier to young people wishing to attend, for example, education and training, and also hinder access to other services.

This report is supplemented with case studies of good practice which could be transferable to other areas and help to identify the most appropriate type and scope of concessionary fares that should be implemented in rural areas.