The Welsh Government will be investing £1m to create a network of
car clubs to connect rural communities, Deputy Climate Change
Minister announced today.
The move comes as part of plans to meet ambitious targets for
reducing carbon emissions with aims for
public transport, walking and cycling trips to
account for 45% of journeys by 2040.
Today’s announcement builds on steps the Welsh Government has
already taken to improve accessibility in rural communities, such
as the response led Fflecsi bus service.
The car club schemes, which provide an easy and affordable way
for people to share the benefits of using a car, without the cost
of owning one, will be delivered in rural communities across
Wales including Newtown, Llanidloes, Welshpool, Machynlleth,
Crymych, Cwmllynfell, Kilgetty, Llandovery and Llandrindod Wells.
Speaking on a visit to one of the newly funded car club schemes
in Llandeilo, Deputy Climate Change Minister, said:
“To meet our legal carbon emissions targets the Welsh
Government is committed to see
public transport, walking and cycling trips account
for 45% of journeys by 2040 (up from 32% in 2021).
“Achieving this in rural areas will require a different approach
to that taken in most urban areas.
“Car clubs are an easy and affordable way for people to share use
of a car without the cost of owning one.
“Today’s funding will create a network of car clubs in rural
communities across Wales and I look forward to seeing the real
difference that will make in widening transport options and, over
time, reducing our carbon emissions.”
Notes to editors
Notes to editors
The car club grant will be led by Robert Owen Community Banking
working with TrydaNi and TripTo, who between them already operate
car clubs in Newtown, Llanidloes, Welshpool, Machynlleth,
Crymych, Cwmllynfell, Kilgetty, Llandovery and Llandrindod Wells.
