Bus service scheme looks to reinstate rural routes

Bus passengers in Cumbria have been struggling with poor public transport links.

According to a recent Transport Select Committee report, external, bus services in rural areas are in "significant decline".

But a government-funded scheme called Bus Services Improvement Plus has enabled councils to bring back some routes.

For months, the 516 service between Kendal and Langdale has only been operating during the week – but now Westmorland and Furness Council has stepped in to fund a weekend service.

The BBC joined passengers on board.

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