Mayor Skaith is keen to safeguard and improve the region’s rural bus services in a bid to increase access to our vast and beautiful landscapes. To begin this commitment, he has given £31,000 to Moorsbus, one of very few volunteer ran bus services in the country.
Eden Blyth, a Moorsbus director said, “This funding makes a huge difference to what we can give both residents and visitors. Thanks to this funding, we have been able to extend our offer from four months to five and have also added a new service between Castle Howard and Helmsley via the Howardian Hills.
“We are passionate about accessibility at Moorsbus and believe everyone should be able to access our beautiful national parks. Without our services, the 20% of our residents that do not or cannot drive, would not be able to benefit from our landscapes. If you also consider all the visitors that come to our region without a car, it is clear to see the impact rural services have on both residents lives and the visitor economy.
“Over the years, the bus industry has been ground down due to a consistent lack of funding and the impact of covid. That’s why it has been so refreshing to see Mayor Skaith’s genuine enthusiasm for creating a well-connected public transport system. Connectivity is at the core of what we do, and we are already working with the A64 corridor regime, connecting people from rail to the Moors. We see ourselves as a network rather than a service, so to see David consider cross-border connectivity through the White Rose Agreement is really exciting.”
David Skaith said “The benefit of being outdoors and connected to nature cannot be understated. I am proud to support Moorsbus in delivering their vital services, connecting our rural communities and enabling everyone to enjoy the beautiful spaces our region is so fortunate to have.”