Two new community minibus services have been launched in east Hull.

Marfleet’s community minibus service takes people to shops and medical appointments, while a medibus service takes patients to Castle Hill Hospital.

East Hull Community Transport (EHCT) has been appointed to operate both services on a pilot basis until the end of March 2025.

Rob Foster, chief executive of EHCT, said the medibus “will provide an essential passenger transport service”.

The Marfleet service runs on a scheduled schedule and runs twice daily on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

The medibus operates Monday to Friday, between 07:00 and 17:00 GMT and must be booked in advance by contacting EHCT.

Fares for both services start from £2.50.

The council said buses would only continue to run beyond next year if there was demand for the services, allowing for greater funding from the government’s Bus Service Improvement Plan.

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