The future of a 'much-needed' local service has been secured.

The trustees of the Rainow Village Bus have announced that ownership and management has been transferred to the Bridgend Centre, as of Monday, June 1.

Tony Wilkinson, chair of Rainow Village Bus, is pleased to see the community bus service handed over to 'safe hands'

He said: "The trustees and volunteers of Rainow Village Bus are very proud of what they have built over the last 12 years, but circumstances have meant that it is impossible for us to continue.

"It is time to hand over the keys, and we know the bus service is in safe hands with the Bridgend Centre."

The community bus service was established in 2014, with the new bus commissioned in 2016, to serve the residents of Rainow and surrounding areas.

Becky Lea, chief officer of the Bridgend Centre, said: "Our two charities have a similar ethos and have worked together closely for many years.

"Rainow Bus have provided transport services for Bridgend trips and Bridgend have provided volunteer drivers for the service."

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Bridgend Centre trustee Jo Maitland added: "This transfer feels very logical and we are honoured the trustees of Rainow Village Bus offered us this opportunity.

"We are proud to carry on the excellent work started by Rainow Village Bus serving our communities with a beloved and much needed service."

To book the bus or find out more, visit www.bridgendcentre.org.uk/bridgend-community-bus.