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One fifth of 'lifeline' bus routes serving residents in county and rural areas have disappeared over the last five years despite pledges of a bus revolution, as analysis reveals the extent that these areas have lost out to cities and towns for much-needed funding.
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The revamp will see changes made to the foyers, subway, front and back of the building - as well as a new building constructed at the west wing
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- One in five rural bus routes have vanished despite pledges of a 'bus revolutionOne fifth of 'lifeline' bus routes serving residents in county and rural areas have disappeared over the last five years despite pledges of a bus revolution, as analysis reveals the extent that these areas have lost out to cities and towns for much-needed funding.
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