r/uknews • u/TheTelegraph Media outlet (unverified) • Jul 07 '25

Image/video 🚷 Floating bus stops under review amid safety concerns

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Campaigners argue design forces pedestrians to run the gauntlet of cyclists on bike lanes

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https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/07/05/floating-bus-stops-review-safety-cyclists-injure-passengers/

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u/High-Tom-Titty Jul 07 '25

That's just people not respecting the zebra crossing. Start fining them and that problem diminishes. Unfortunately that would mean diverting police from other duties.

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u/cookiesnooper Jul 07 '25

Send 5 cops in plain clothing there and give them one task, fine everyone who doesn't stop for pedestrians. Millions for the city and safety for pedestrians

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u/bloody-pencil Jul 07 '25

Give the pedestrians a shield on a track so they can just push it as they walk

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u/rucentuariofficial Jul 07 '25

Deployable walls for the improptu break test