Leicester hospital staff to be charged to use Hopper bus
The Hospital Hopper service connects Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield Hospital with other stops throughout the city.
Impact 'recognised'
The trust added a single adult fare from a UHL site would remain free for staff and there would be no changes to Hopper fares for the public.Jim Clarke, from GMB Union, said: "This charge discriminates against lower-paid and multi-site NHS workers the hardest and it will have the effect of encouraging more car use."UHL said the introduction of a subsidised charge was to ensure the service remained free for staff travelling between hospital sites.Ms Stanhope added: "This decision was taken after careful consideration and we recognise the impact it will have on some of our colleagues."These measures will keep the cost as low as possible for them while allowing UHL to continue to maintain this important service going forward."
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