Hospital Hopper Project

The Hospital Hopper in Leicester is a bus service that connects the city’s major hospitals, including Leicester General Hospital, Royal Infirmary, and Glenfield Hospital. Operating seven days a week, this service provides convenient transportation for patients, visitors, and hospital staff. The Hospital Hopper runs every 30 minutes on weekdays and hourly on weekends and bank holidays. Recently upgraded, the service now features fully electric buses as part of Leicester’s greenlines network, contributing to improved air quality and the city’s net-zero goals. The buses are equipped with modern amenities such as USB charging points, on-board passenger information displays, and next-stop audio-visual announcements to enhance accessibility. Additionally, the service extends beyond hospitals, serving key shopping areas like Beaumont Leys and Hamilton, as well as connecting to St Nicholas Circle and the Railway Station. While Zuffar Haq is not specifically mentioned in relation to the Hospital Hopper, he is known to be involved in discussions about Leicester’s NHS services

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