Port Hawkesbury is getting two new accessible buses.

The Strait Area Transit Co-Op says the buses will let them transport larger groups.

The feds will spend more than $630,000 on them, with about $200,000 more from the Town of Port Hawkesbury, and $85,000 from the province.

The general manager of Strait Area Transit says rural transport is essential for many people.

The town will also use some of the funds to create multi-use pathways and accessible sidewalks.