The Notley government is announcing two public transportation pilot projects for rural Alberta.

The move follows Greyhound’s planned departure from the province this fall.

New rural routes include a shuttle service between Lethbridge and Medicine Hat, and new routes in Red Deer County.

Each project will receive $700,000 in public funding.

“Our government knows viable rural transit is what connects many Albertans to work, school, vital health care, family and friends,” Premier Rachel Notley said in a release.

According to Alberta Transportion, more than 200,000 people live in the two regions served by the new bus projects.

Earlier this month, Greyhound announced it will suspend service in Western Canada beginning this fall, with the exception of a lone route between Vancouver and Seattle.