Bristol bus route ‘messed up’

A cycle lane scheme in Bristol, introduced in August, has ‘totally messed up’ a major bus route in the city, the mayor has said.

The aim of the scheme, brought in during the pandemic, was twofold: to tackle air pollution and to make it easier to walk, cycle, and social distance.

The Mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees, said the lane on Lewins Mead had ruined the bus route and caused delays.

Situated on the A38, Lewins Mead is a busy route for a number of FirstBus services travelling both in and out of the city.