• Cevilia (she/they/…)@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    1 year ago

    I don’t like the article’s use of the word “snares” - it’s not as if it’s a trap they’re being sneaky about. There are signs everywhere, there’s painting on the road, there’s continual press coverage, and there are wide and well-signposted turning areas for private cars on either side of the bus gate. Anyone who gets “snared” by this is clearly driving while not paying attention, and deserves more than a fine IMHO.

  • notatoad@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I read this as “Birmingham made a shortcut that only rich drivers can use”

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      1 year ago

      Birmingham made a shortcut for bus users. I’m not sure the city council would be able to implement income based fines itself, so the flat fines are probably the best that they can really do.

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          1 year ago

          Having looked at the timetables for the bus stops just ahead of this, I think the barrier would spend most of its time open.

  • Flax@feddit.uk
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    1 year ago

    Wonder if this is due to the issue with the signage or just idiotic drivers