Villagers are being asked for their views on the prospect of a new community taxi service.

GoGilsland Ltd is being set up to provide a transport link for the village, near Brampton, which has become largely isolated as bus services have reduced following cuts in Cumbria County Council subsidies.

A recent questionnaire found that residents would like to see services offered between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday, with odd runs at evenings and weekends.

Display boards have been put up in the village hall where people can leave comments about all aspects of the organisation and how it should be run.

It is the second community venture to improve transport in Gilsland, with the Campaign to Open Gilsland Station well underway.

Clare Hawkins, the company’s treasurer and one of three directors, said: “We’ve got no local transport. We’ve hardly any buses – we’re down to about two services a day and nothing at the weekend. We used to rely on the Hadrian’s Wall Bus, the AD122, and that doesn’t come through the village now.

“We’re looking to at least provide a link to the nearest transport hubs: to Haltwhistle and Brampton for the existing bus services, and the train networks. That would be a help.”

She added that would benefit tourists coming to Hadrian’s Wall.

Six prospective drivers have come forward and GoGilsland has spoken to similar organisations to find out how they run.

The company is applying for grants towards the £30,000 needed to purchase an electric car and cover initial business costs. The need for a charging point is also being considered.

Feedback is being encouraged, as part of the funding application is to provide evidence there is a need for theservice.

If successful, it could be begun in early 2016.

Any taxi would have wheelchair access and hold up to four passengers.