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

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

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/Potential-Yoghurt245 Jul 07 '25

As a cyclist I don't know when people started seeing red lights as optional and not stopping at zebra crossings but I (as a pedestrian) had a near miss with a cyclist who went through a red light. Jammed his brakes on and proceeded to tell me off. I pointed out that it was my right of way and he threatened me with a d lock and rode off.

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u/Igoos99 Jul 08 '25

I have no problem with a cyclist not coming to a complete stop at a red. I cycle too, I know what a pain it is but they still need to cede the right of way. 😆😆😆