New car clubs to be set up across Powys by Welsh Government

The Welsh Government has announced it will be investing £1m to create a network of car clubs to connect rural communities.

The Welsh Government have said that “car club schemes will be delivered in rural communities across Wales” Which will include many towns in Powys.

It has been announced that there will be clubs in Newtown, Llanidloes, Welshpool, Machynlleth and Llandrindod Wells.

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Deputy Climate Change Minister Lee Waters said 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 per cent of journeys by 2040.”

“To meet our legal carbon emissions targets the Welsh Government is committed to see public transport, walking and cycling trips account for 45% of journeys by 2040,” said Mr Waters.

“Achieving this in rural areas will require a different approach to that taken in most urban areas.

“Car clubs are an easy and affordable way for people to share use of a car without the cost of owning one.

“Today’s 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.”

But Conservative Shadow Transport Minister Natasha Asghar MS used the announcement to lash out at the Welsh Government's moratorium on new roads.

“Whilst an investment in car clubs is welcome, how does the Deputy Minister plan to implement this when he’s banned new roads being built?" she said.