Hull bus lane shake-up plan consultation begins

All day bus lanes were introduced in the city in July 2020

A six-week public consultation on plans to scrap all day bus lanes in Hull has begun.

Hull City Council has suggested making the lanes operational from 07:00 to 09:30 in to the city and from 16:00 to 18:30 outbound.

Outside of these hours the lanes would be open to all traffic.

All day bus lanes were introduced in July 2020, prompting some commuters to blame them for congestion. The consultation ends on 31 July.

People can view the proposals and give their feedback online, or attend one of six public consultations.

All day bus lanes were introduced by the previous Labour administration to help improve traffic flow and persuade more people to use public transport and bicycles as alternatives to cars.

More than 18,000 people were surveyed last year, 65% of whom wanted enforcement times reduced.

Drivers caught flouting bus lane rules face a fine of up to £70 if caught in bus lanes, reduced to £35 if paid within 28 days.

Have your say

As well as leaving feedback online people can visit one of the following public drop-in sessions:

• Paragon Interchange, 27 June, from 12:00 BST to 18:30 BST

• Trinity Market, 28 June, from 10:00 BST to 16:00 BST

• St Stephen's Shopping Centre, 6 July, from 12:00 BST to 18:30 BST

• Woodford Leisure Centre, 13 July, from 10:00 BST to 18:30 BST

• Costa at Hull Royal Infirmary, 18 July, from 10:00 BST to 16:00 BST

• North Point Shopping Centre, 27 July, from 12:00 BST to 18:30 BST