Bristol City Council earned £500k+ in fines from a new bus gate on Cumberland Rd since Jan 2024, issuing 22,000+ penalty notices.

Bristol City Council has generated over £500k in fines from a new bus gate on Cumberland Road since Jan 2024. The bus gate, part of Bristol's Transport Strategy, allows only buses, cycles, taxis, and motorcycles to enter central areas. Over 22,000 penalty charge notices have been issued, raising £513,369. Critics argue it negatively impacts the local economy and residents' lives, with over 1,000 people signing a petition to remove it.

March 21, 2024
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