The volunteer-run Heather Hopper takes people who don't drive on trips to markets, cafes, and pubs.
For elderly residents living in remote areas, the Heather Hopper bus has become a "lifeline" that keeps them connected to others.
The BBC met passengers and the volunteer drivers who keep the Heather Hopper on the road despite a lack of public funding.The board of trustees are all volunteers, and the charity relies on its own income, donations and membership to maintain the bus. It receives no statutory funding. "There's a shopping bus that goes on a Thursday, but apart from that there are no other buses."Another passenger, Pam Reeves, said: "It does get us out and we have a good chat and a good laugh - and laughter is the best thing in life.BBC/Nathan TurveyWilliam Coverdale uses the bus whenever he can. He said it helps bring people together, especially those who live alone.
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