East Yorkshire transport survey launched for rural communities

East Yorkshire Community Transport provides door-to-door services where no bus routes exist

People who have no access to transport have been asked to have their say on future services in East Yorkshire.

East Yorkshire Community Transport (EYCT) has launched a survey to find out where routes might be needed most.

Jane Evison, who has led the study, said poor transport meant people could become isolated and miss out on appointments and activities.

She said the survey would identify areas where there were issues before trying "to find solutions".

"It may be that people would like to be part of Men in Sheds [community workshops] or their local knit and natter group, attend a coffee morning, go shopping or get to a medical appointment but not having access to transport is putting a barrier in their way," Ms Evison said.

"But before we can start to address any issues and try to find solutions to the problems, we need people to engage with us and tell us just how the lack of transport affects their lives."

'Benefit from services'

EYCT provides door-to-door minibus services where there are no bus routes or where people struggle to use existing public transport.

Nigel Rowe, chair of EYCT, said the survey would help the organisation "to see who else could benefit from our services".

The questionnaire, which is supported by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, will be open until 15 December.