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Disability campaigners call on Prime Minister to scrap floating bus stops
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Disability campaigners, organisations, and more than 290 groups have called on the prime minister to ban and remove floating bus stops in England, arguing that the cycle lanes routed between pavements and waiting islands pose severe safety hazards for blind, deaf, and disabled commuters. While supporters and transport authorities state the designs protect cyclists and feature zebra crossings, critics report injuries, verbal abuse, and a loss of independence for vulnerable passengers who rely heavily on bus services.
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- Over 290 organisations representing blind, deaf, disabled, and elderly people have urged the prime minister to remove floating bus stops.
- Campaigners argue that cycle lanes placed between pavements and bus islands create dangerous conditions for pedestrians who cannot easily hear or see approaching cyclists.
- Transport for London (TfL) defended its safety record, noting there were five pedestrian casualties involving cyclists and one with an e-scooter at floating bus stops over a three-year period, alongside zebra crossings meant for user safety.
- The Department for Transport stated it is listening to concerns and previously asked councils to pause work on problematic floating bus stops in November 2025.