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"Transport deserts" are becoming more prevalent in rural areas due to the lack of mandated service provision.

Decisions made by LTAs often struggle to align with national priorities such as the "levelling up" agenda and economic growth due to disparate calls on available budgets. 4. Strategic Recommendations 123414

Local authorities often lack the allocated budget to support non-commercial services, resulting in the loss of vital transport links. "Transport deserts" are becoming more prevalent in rural

The Government should develop Strategic Transport Objectives that focus on sustainable transport (active travel and public transport) to provide LTAs with a clear mandate. 123414

To address these issues, the following measures are recommended:

Legislative changes should mandate the provision of services that fill commercial gaps to ensure universal basic connectivity.