Who should attend?
This unique event will bring together local authorities, operators, consultancy and service providers to share best practice across the rural bus sector. We welcome professionals from a range of sectors involved in the following areas:
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Overcoming the particular challenges faced by rural areas and local authorities outside of major cities
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Embedding bus services in new development
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Evaluating the extent and effectiveness of policy and governance in supporting rural bus services
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Framing the urban / rural debate – rural transport can have many benefits for urban populations
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The social and economic consequences of poor connectivity
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How can innovation and alternative service models provide solutions?
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Low carbon rural tourism, leisure and the visitor economy
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New directions in rural transport, including mobility hubs and e-bikes
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Demand Responsive Transport
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Total Transport (community, health and education) solutions
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New approaches to evaluation and economic models in the rural context
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Skills, training and resource in rural authorities
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Behaviour change / modal shift in a rural context
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Improving digital connectivity to support innovative services
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Transport technology platforms, tools and services
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Taxis, coaches, car share and supporting services
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Creating safe, reliable, and inclusive integrated networks
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Fares and ticketing
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Tackling the climate emergency
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Reducing car dependency and promoting rural active travel
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Supporting the regeneration of rural towns and places
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Working examples from Europe – best and emerging practice
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New approaches to allocating limited road space
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Rural 20-minute cities
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Bus shelters and roadside infrastructure
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Information and communications
Delegate rates
Programme
Please note the programme is currently under development
09.00
Registration
Tea and coffee served in the exhibition area
10.00
CONFERENCE ROOM
Opening plenary
Further details to follow
11.15
Morning break
Tea and coffee served in the exhibition area
11.45
CONFERENCE ROOM
Breakout 1
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ROOM A
Breakout 2
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ROOM B
Breakout 3
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13.00
Lunch break
Refreshments served in the exhibition area
14.00
CONFERENCE ROOM
Breakout 1
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ROOM A
Breakout 2
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ROOM B
Breakout 3
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15.00
Afternoon break
Tea and coffee served in the exhibition area
15.30
CONFERENCE ROOM
Closing plenary
Further details to follow
16.30
Event close
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