The Harpenden Hopper is a community run ‘Hail & Ride’ bus service that links the town centre with residential areas of Harpenden. A charity (Reg Charity No. 1172748) called Harpenden Connect has been set up by a group of community-minded local people, with the backing of Harpenden Town Council. The Trustees of Harpenden Connect run the business, and the buses are driven by fully trained and qualified drivers. Everyone involved in providing the Hopper service is a volunteer.
Harpenden Connect’s primary motivation is to provide an economical public transport service to those areas of Harpenden. As a result of this ambition, they aim to reduce loneliness and isolation by providing a friendly service that enables people to get out and about. Additionally, they aim to provide an environmentally sensitive alternative to car usage for the wider community, helping to reduce air pollution, traffic congestion and the ever-increasing demand for limited parking space.
To find out more including the running timetables, check out the Harpenden Hopper Website.