A change of the local bus systems in rural Area and the correspondence of local governments -A case of Ryoban area, Iwate prefecture-

Abstract

The area where a local government will play main roles about maintenance of a bus with progress of decrease in population from the 1970's is seen. The unprofitable route of a rural region has so far been supported with regulation and the subsidy of the government. A future bus by which a local government operates an understanding of not only an operation form but residents how, and serves as a subject important also about how residents are concerned.