Through the development of our South West Mobility Strategy and our engagement with communities, we  identified a case for a sweep of rural mobility pilots to be developed across the region. These will help address key challenges like sustainability, connectivity, decarbonisation and accessibility (to name a few), making them more liveable communities to be enjoyed by all.

Along with our neighbouring STB, Peninsula Transport, we funded up to £100,000 to support successful pilot applications.

The criteria was:

1.How can rural transport be made more operationally sustainable in the long term?

2.How can the Net Zero challenge be met in rural areas?

3.How can rural mobility be more equitable for residents and visitors?

4.How can accessing daily needs be made more affordable for residents and visitors?

5.How can the needs of rural communities be met more locally?

6.How can tourism-related mobility become more sustainable?

The call for pilots closed on the 8th December 2024.