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Highways, Transportation & Waste Management
Shoppers looking to bag a bargain in the sales can use the County County's park and ride services.
The County Council operates three services, from Meynells Gorse, County Hall and Oadby Racecourse, which all have free parking.
Meynell’s Gorse, in Leicester Forest East, runs seven days a week at least every 15 minutes and tickets cost just £1.80 single or £2.60 return.
After 9.30am on Monday to Friday, and all day at the weekend, a driver and up to four passengers can travel for only £3.20 return.
The other two services, from County Hall and Oadby Racecourse, run from 8.45am to 17.45pm on Saturdays only.
Nicholas Rushton, Deputy Leader of the County Council, said: “This can be a hectic time of year and the park and ride services offer a great way to get to the city shops, without having a stressful search for a parking space.
“By using the park and ride, people will also be doing their bit to reduce their carbon footprint, cutting down on the number of cars flooding into the city for the sales."
Please note that hours vary on New Year's Eve and the service will not operate on New Year's Day.
More details on the park and ride services available here, or call 0116 305 8777 or e-mail
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