A ‘car club’ scheme is coming to Kilgetty, with the Welsh Government investing £1 million to create a network to connect rural communities.
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.
The announcement builds on steps the Welsh Government has already taken to improve accessibility in rural communities, such as the response led Fflecsi bus service.
As well as Kilgetty, 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, Llandovery and Llandrindod Wells.
Deputy Climate Change Minister, Lee Waters said: “Car clubs are an easy and affordable way for people to share use of a car without the cost of owning one.
“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,” he added.