Postbus
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A Postbus is a public bus service that is operated as part of local mail delivery. As a means to provide public transport in rural areas with lower levels of patronage where a normal bus service is uneconomic Postbus services are run by the postal delivery company and combine the functions of public transport and mail delivery/collection. A standard passenger fare is payable to the driver/postie.
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[edit] United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom postbus services by Royal Mail began in 1967 to replace rapidly declining local bus and rail services in rural areas and provide a community service. As of 2006 more than 200 services are operated by Royal Mail, often only once or twice a day but in some areas are the only form of public transport available. Key areas include the Scottish Highlands and Islands, Yorkshire Dales and South West Scotland.
[edit] Germany
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In Germany, the postbus system is known as Kraftpost.
[edit] Switzerland
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In Switzerland, the postbus system is known as PostBus.
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In Austria, the postbus system is known as Postbus.
