Rural Access to Service programme

85% of Kent is rural in nature, and 13% of rural households have no access to a private car. Transport is vitally important for individuals and communities in rural areas, who can often be at risk of social exclusion.

The Kent and Medway Rural Access to Services programme is a three year programme, funded by the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) and managed by Kent County Council and its countywide partners.

The Rural Access to Services Programme is committed to developing and improving rural transport services with the aim of ensuring that people living in rural areas have reliable access to jobs, services and social activities.

A key partner to this programme, Action with Communities in Rural Kent has created a comprehensive database of community transport schemes operating across the Kent and Medway area.

To find out if there is a scheme operating in your area, visit Action with Communities in Rural Kent's database. Simply click on the map and enter your postcode.