Direct transport from the central station to the medical clinic via bus route 682
In Solingen, Germany, a new bus line has been introduced to connect the City Hospital with the Main Station, making commuting more convenient for hospital staff. The expanded bus line 682, which began operation on January 7, offers 33 extra trips per week to accommodate hospital shifts, with direct connections to areas such as Alberg-Schweizer School, Weyer, Wald Mitte, Demmelrath, Vogelsang, and the hospital, before extending to Graf-Wilhelm-Platz.
The initiative was driven by a former employee of the Lukas Clinic who wished to work at the City Hospital but lived in Ohligs and lacked a direct bus connection. The expansion is seen as a step towards sustainability and a success for both the hospital and the city.
To cater to the hospital staff, Job Tickets have been introduced. These tickets, offered at two tariffs, are available through the hospital employer. For 54 euros, employees can purchase a Job Ticket that includes an additional parking permit for the hospital grounds. Alternatively, a Job Ticket without a parking permit costs 34 euros.
The city works is currently considering which trips are needed to fine-tune the expanded bus line 682 with the hospital. As of now, 311 Job Tickets have been booked for the expanded bus line.
City works employees are also answering questions about the Job Ticket and the expanded bus line 682 during information events. Employees are showing interest in the other services offered by the city works as well.
The introduction of the new bus line and Job Tickets is seen as a recognition of the valuable work of the hospital staff by Mayor Tim Kurzbach. For those interested in the new bus line 682 and the Job Tickets for hospital employees, it is recommended to check the Moovit Solingen pages for stop details and schedules. For more detailed information, visiting the official website or human resources portal of the Solingen City Hospital, contacting the hospital’s administration or employee services directly, or checking the local transport authority’s website serving Solingen (such as Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr, VRR) would be the most effective methods.
[1] Moovit Solingen:
- The expansion of bus line 682, providing transportation for hospital staff, has been driven by a combination of the industry (hospital) and finance (Job Ticket tariffs), thereby contributing to the sustainability efforts in Solingen.
- The City Works is currently collaborating with the hospital to fine-tune the finance (Job Tickets) and transportation (bus line 682) services, ensuring they cater to the needs of both the industry (hospital) and the greater transportation (VRR) network in Solingen.
