Drivers in Birmingham face hefty fines, totaling £14m in 5 years, mainly due to bus lane violations on key roads based on FOI request. Birmingham Motorists Stung For £14m On These Roads Birmingham drivers paid hefty fines for using bus lanes improperly. These fines totaled almost £14 million over the past five years. Brakewells Transport…
Calls grow for Cardiff Council to simplify bus lane access for first responders, enabling faster emergency response times. Council Urged to Ease Bus Lane Rules for Emergency Volunteers Roger, a first responder, got a parking ticket at an emergency. He wants Cardiff to help volunteers like him, as they need to reach emergencies faster. The…
Cyclists are upset with a “hidden” consultation allowing taxis extended bus lane access, citing safety risks. Belfast Cyclists Slam DfI Taxi Consultation as ‘Hidden’ and Unfair Belfast cyclists are upset with a “hidden” consultation. It involves taxis using bus lanes for longer. Before Christmas, taxis could use some bus lanes. This tried to ease city…
MP critiques Tunbridge Wells blue bus lane signs. Believes red signs are clearer, urges council action to avoid confusion. New Kent Road Signs Imply Permission Says MP Despite Bus Lane Ban New signs in Tunbridge Wells might cost drivers money. The signs are for bus lanes. A local MP, Mike Martin, has worries. He thinks…
A new transport scheme aims to transform travel across Somerset. It focuses on buses, walking, and cycling improvements. Somerset Transport Overhaul Proposed Major Scheme They are consulting about a transport project. It’s called Somer Valley Links (SVL). It aims to improve travel around here. Think better buses, walking and cycling. The consultation is open now…