The social enterprise which manages these services is also seeking additional volunteers to help continue and develop the DalesBus network.

The popular network of weekend DalesBus services into the Yorkshire Dales will continue running a full summer timetable through until 19^th October this year, providing lots of opportunities to enjoy Autumn colours in the Dales.  This includes the mainly hourly bus service between Skipton, Gargrave and Malham on Sundays, with the first journey leaving Skipton Bus Station at 0950.

Dales and Bowland Community Interest Company is a not-for-profit company owned by charity Friends of the Dales, based in Gargrave.

Deputy Chair of the company, Kevin Armstrong, said “The public are showing that they need our services more than ever and we urgently need more help to rise to the challenge of maintaining and developing our services. If we can help ensure that more bus services into and around the Dales are well run and marketed, we can connect more people to communities and the countryside without the use of a car. By doing this, we can do more to reduce social isolation, encourage healthy exercise, relieve congestion, reduce pollution and support the local economy, expanding markets for local businesses.”

“Over 56,000 journeys were made on our DalesBus services last year, an increase of five percent, and we urgently need more help to continue to grow this number in future years.”

The company is particularly keen to find people at all levels with interest in marketing including tasks such as designing online and printed materials and managing social media; and in recruiting, managing and supporting volunteers.

Anyone who might be interested in joining the DalesBus team can find out more at www.dalesbus.org/news or email kevin@dalesandbowland.com with any queries or to express interest.