(26 Jan 2023, 8:44 pm)col87 wrote I not sure using examples in Tyneside helps something that’s for the Tees Valley.    

What might work would be a mixture like this so using Hartlepool as an example.   

Supported services to all Villages and North Tees Hospital Monday - Saturday daytime. Much better than trying to book Teesflex which you might not be able to get in time.  Last service from North Tees at 8:10 PM allowing for shift change and visiting hours plus supported service on Sundays.  

DRT model for Sundays/bank holiday ( villages plus areas of town without a commercial service such as Rift House , West Park, Burbank areas.  

I think it would work like that.

Must admit I just mentioned up here as I don't know Teesside well enough village wise. 

Yeah that wouldn't be the worst. It's an awkward one to fix as I don't think they'll ever work for rural areas as there's just not the demand. I still think it'll actually be better to work with a local taxi firm and do it for the 4 people who use them no doubt across all the villages tbh. 

DRT if it's ever going to work is to be the last mile which is a massive problem in some areas.