October 11, 2023 8.30 pm This story is over 8 months old

Lincoln cabbies flag safety concerns over train station bus stop

It’s been a dubbed a “massive hazard” for pedestrians and cars
The bus stand outside Lincoln Central Station | Photo: James Turner
By Local Democracy Reporter

Taxi drivers in Lincoln have raised concerns over the width of a city centre bus stop after having numerous near misses, putting pedestrian safety at risk.

The bus stand outside Lincoln Central Station has been dubbed a “massive hazard” by a number of local cabbies, primarily because it does not meet the recommended width set by the Accessible Bus Stop Guidance.

While the guidance suggests a width of 3m for optimal safety, this bus stop measures only 1.84m across.

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