Free hospital hopper bus launched (From Clacton and Frinton Gazette)

Free hospital hopper bus launched

12:52pm Friday 28th May 2010

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A HOSPITAL hopper bus can now give a free lift to bus pass holders.

The service run by Tendring Community Transport means residents who are entitled to concessionary travel can get to the hospital for free, instead of paying the normal £10 cost of the round trip.

Pauline Mann, transport manager at TCT said: “It makes a big difference to our users.

“It will probably open up the service to more people who can't afford to pay, but if they have got their pass, it gives them the freedom to get to the hospital.”

The charity said the scheme was being treated as a pilot and if successful it could be introduced on their other services.

The hospital hopper bus carries passengers from throughout Tendring including Clacton, Holland, Jaywick, St Osyth and Great Bentley.

It calls at all the major hospitals and hospices in the area, including Clacton, Colchester and Essex County hospitals as well as The Oaks and St Helena Hospice.

Places on the hospital hopper bus must be booked in advance by calling 01255 436962.

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