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Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Yahoo
Bank junction to reopen to black cabs as a trial
Black cabs will be allowed to drive through Bank junction, in the City of London, once again as part of an 18-month trial. Restrictions to most traffic, except buses and pedal bicycles, were introduced in 2017 after a cyclist died there and more than 100 people were injured. City of London council said the move would be "carefully monitored" but argued it provided access to the area for those less able to use public transport, and said black cabs had a "strong" safety record. Simon Munk, from the London Cycling Campaign (LCC), said: "Reintroducing more motor traffic to a now beautiful, calm and people-friendly space still risks significantly worsening the junction." In 2015, Ying Tao, a 26-year-old female cyclist, was killed when she was hit by a lorry turning at the junction. Following her death a protest was held at the junction, and months later more than 13,000 people signed a petition calling for lorries to be banned during rush-hour. Currently, only buses and pedal cyclists are allowed to cross it or travel westbound on Cornhill between 0700-1900, Monday to Friday. As part of the trial, which begins on 28 July, black cab taxis will be able to travel west to east only while construction works are carried out on Leadenhall Street. Once the works are complete in October, black cab taxis will also be able to travel east to west. The existing restrictions will still apply to other traffic, including private hire vehicles. At the end of the trial, a final decision will be made as to whether the changes become permanent, or return to the current arrangements. The trial also follows improvement works to Bank junction which the council said "simplified" the junction and made it more pleasurable to be. Council members who voted in favour of lifting the restrictions to black cabs argued that they had a "strong safety record" and that the "significant majority" were now zero emission vehicles. Councillors also said it meant those less able to walk, cycle and travel on public transport will now have "easier access" to transportation. The chairman of the City of London Corporation's Planning and Transportation Committee, Tom Sleigh, said: "The improvement works at Bank junction have been a great success, with many more people now relaxing and enjoying themselves in this more pedestrian friendly, vibrant area. "With that in mind, we'll be carefully monitoring the impact of reintroducing taxis through the junction, during the trial period. "Black cabs in the City have an impeccable safety record and with most of them now also electric vehicles, they have the potential to enhance the area for those unable to use modes of active travel, or who need transportation when public services aren't available." Simon Munk, from LCC, said the news that black cabs were not going to be allowed to turn in the junction was "very welcome", and said: "It goes a long way to dealing with the main risks of reintroducing motor traffic to this space." Mr Munk added: "It will likely mean noise, congestion for buses, and a potentially more hostile environment for walking, wheeling and cycling - and the evidence suggests that taxis and their users won't benefit much if at all. "But the trial will allow us all to judge the scheme on its impacts at the end of the year." Paul Brennan, chairman of the Licensed Taxi Drivers' Association, previously said: "Common sense has prevailed" and said the move was "an important step towards ensuring the City of London is open and accessible". Mr Brennan added: "This trial will demonstrate the importance of taxi access and benefit the immediate area and wider Square Mile." Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to Council backs reopening of Bank junction to taxis Will taxis be allowed back at Bank junction? Traffic banned from busy City junction Traffic halted over cyclist's death London Cycling Campaign City of London Corporation
BBC News
06-07-2025
- BBC News
Bank junction to reopen to black cabs as a trial
Black cabs will be allowed to drive through Bank junction, in the City of London, once again as part of an 18-month to most traffic, except buses and pedal bicycles, were introduced in 2017 after a cyclist died there and more than 100 people were of London council said the move would be "carefully monitored" but argued it provided access to the area for those less able to use public transport, and said black cabs had a "strong" safety record. Simon Munk, from the London Cycling Campaign (LCC), said: "Reintroducing more motor traffic to a now beautiful, calm and people-friendly space still risks significantly worsening the junction." In 2015, Ying Tao, a 26-year-old female cyclist, was killed when she was hit by a lorry turning at the her death a protest was held at the junction, and months later more than 13,000 people signed a petition calling for lorries to be banned during only buses and pedal cyclists are allowed to cross it or travel westbound on Cornhill between 0700-1900, Monday to part of the trial, which begins on 28 July, black cab taxis will be able to travel west to east only while construction works are carried out on Leadenhall the works are complete in October, black cab taxis will also be able to travel east to existing restrictions will still apply to other traffic, including private hire vehicles. At the end of the trial, a final decision will be made as to whether the changes become permanent, or return to the current trial also follows improvement works to Bank junction which the council said "simplified" the junction and made it more pleasurable to be. Council members who voted in favour of lifting the restrictions to black cabs argued that they had a "strong safety record" and that the "significant majority" were now zero emission vehicles. Councillors also said it meant those less able to walk, cycle and travel on public transport will now have "easier access" to transportation. The chairman of the City of London Corporation's Planning and Transportation Committee, Tom Sleigh, said: "The improvement works at Bank junction have been a great success, with many more people now relaxing and enjoying themselves in this more pedestrian friendly, vibrant area."With that in mind, we'll be carefully monitoring the impact of reintroducing taxis through the junction, during the trial period."Black cabs in the City have an impeccable safety record and with most of them now also electric vehicles, they have the potential to enhance the area for those unable to use modes of active travel, or who need transportation when public services aren't available." Simon Munk, from LCC, said the news that black cabs were not going to be allowed to turn in the junction was "very welcome", and said: "It goes a long way to dealing with the main risks of reintroducing motor traffic to this space."Mr Munk added: "It will likely mean noise, congestion for buses, and a potentially more hostile environment for walking, wheeling and cycling - and the evidence suggests that taxis and their users won't benefit much if at all. "But the trial will allow us all to judge the scheme on its impacts at the end of the year." Paul Brennan, chairman of the Licensed Taxi Drivers' Association, previously said: "Common sense has prevailed" and said the move was "an important step towards ensuring the City of London is open and accessible".Mr Brennan added: "This trial will demonstrate the importance of taxi access and benefit the immediate area and wider Square Mile."
Business Mayor
03-05-2025
- Business Mayor
Shocking moment cyclist smashes into bus & flips over handlebars… but viewers can't work out who's to blame
SHOCKING footage shows the moment a cyclist smashed into a bus before flipping over the handlebars of her bike. The Lime bike rider, who appears to be a woman, was racing south down Shoreditch High Street in London at 7.45pm on Tuesday. 4 Shocking footage shows a cyclist smashing into a bus and flipping over the handlebars Credit: Twitter/@BrixtonHatter 4 The Lime bike rider was travelling at speed before crashing Credit: Twitter/@BrixtonHatter 4 She then appeared to 'face plant' the pavement Credit: Twitter/@BrixtonHatter Just before she moves alongside the stationary vehicle, the cyclist's attention diverts from the road as she waves at a pedestrian. Footage shows her travelling at speed before she clipped the side of a red double-decker bus with the number 47. Just moments later, she was sent flying over the handlebars after colliding with a piece of metal panelling protruding from the side of the bus. Shocked onlookers watched on as the woman, who was riding without wearing a helmet, crashed down. The heavy bike appears to land on top of the woman's back and her bag is sent flying out of the front basket. However, despite the painful looking fall, the London Ambulance Service said that they had no record of sending crews to treat the cyclist at the time and location. The footage has been viewed millions of time after going viral on social media. Viewers were left divided over who was at fault in the incident. One said on X, formerly Twitter: 'No cycle lane. No bus stop bypass. Rider forced close to the bus by an overtaking vehicle. Read More Gun ad on 3rd-party Metro app grabs attention - NBC Washington 'There may be a miscalculation by the rider here but she wouldn't have been put in this position if there were proper cycling facilities. 'Hope she's ok.' Watch cyclist veer into road to overtake bike before CRASHING when driver honks horn… but who's REALLY in the wrong But another user responded: 'She's crashed straight into a bus and it's everyone's fault ? No. Just no. She crashed into it, very simple.' A third tweeted: 'I pedal-cycled a lot as a child and youth. I never had the benefit of any cycling infrastructure. 'I never cycled into a stationary motor vehicle.' All cyclists are advised to wear a helmet by the Highway Code, as 'evidence suggests that a correctly fitted helmet will reduce your risk of sustaining a head injury in certain circumstances'. But it is not a legal requirement and no helmets are provided to people hiring Lime bikes or other dockless bikes in the city. The 47 bus runs between Newquay Road in Lewisham and Shoreditch. It is operated under contract to TfL by Stagecoach London. A Transport for London spokesperson confirmed to The Sun that the cyclist had collided with a stationary bus and there were 'no serious injuries reported'. Simon Munk, from the London Cycling Campaign, told the outlet: 'Everyone getting around in London needs to behave sensibly – that counts for drivers, pedestrians and obviously cyclists too. 'Pay attention to your surroundings, cycle within your capabilities, look after yourself and others. 'And remember, lots of organisations including LCC offer free third party insurance with membership.'
Scottish Sun
02-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Shocking moment cyclist smashes into bus & flips over handlebars… but viewers can't work out who's to blame
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SHOCKING footage shows the moment a cyclist smashed into a bus before flipping over the handlebars of her bike. The Lime bike rider, who appears to be a woman, was racing south down Shoreditch High Street in London at 7.45pm on Tuesday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Shocking footage shows a cyclist smashing into a bus and flipping over the handlebars Credit: Twitter/@BrixtonHatter 3 The Lime bike rider was travelling at speed before crashing Credit: Twitter/@BrixtonHatter 3 She then appeared to 'face plant' the pavement Credit: Twitter/@BrixtonHatter Just before she moves alongside the stationary vehicle, the cyclist's attention diverts from the road as she waves at a pedestrian. Footage shows her travelling at speed before she clipped the side of a red double-decker bus with the number 47. Just moments later, she was sent flying over the handlebars after colliding with a piece of metal panelling protruding from the side of the bus. Shocked onlookers watched on as the woman, who was riding without wearing a helmet, crashed down. The heavy bike appears to land on top of the woman's back and her bag is sent flying out of the front basket. However, despite the painful looking fall, the London Ambulance Service said that they had no record of sending crews to treat the cyclist at the time and location. The footage has been viewed millions of time after going viral on social media. Viewers were left divided over who was at fault in the incident. One said on X, formerly Twitter: "No cycle lane. No bus stop bypass. Rider forced close to the bus by an overtaking vehicle. "There may be a miscalculation by the rider here but she wouldn't have been put in this position if there were proper cycling facilities. "Hope she's ok." Watch cyclist veer into road to overtake bike before CRASHING when driver honks horn… but who's REALLY in the wrong But another user responded: "She's crashed straight into a bus and it's everyone's fault ? No. Just no. She crashed into it, very simple." A third tweeted: "I pedal-cycled a lot as a child and youth. I never had the benefit of any cycling infrastructure. "I never cycled into a stationary motor vehicle." All cyclists are advised to wear a helmet by the Highway Code, as 'evidence suggests that a correctly fitted helmet will reduce your risk of sustaining a head injury in certain circumstances'. But it is not a legal requirement and no helmets are provided to people hiring Lime bikes or other dockless bikes in the city. The 47 bus runs between Newquay Road in Lewisham and Shoreditch. It is operated under contract to TfL by Stagecoach London. A Transport for London spokesperson told The Standard that the cyclist had collided with a stationary bus and there were 'no serious injuries reported'. Simon Munk, from the London Cycling Campaign, told the outlet: "Everyone getting around in London needs to behave sensibly - that counts for drivers, pedestrians and obviously cyclists too. 'Pay attention to your surroundings, cycle within your capabilities, look after yourself and others. 'And remember, lots of organisations including LCC offer free third party insurance with membership."
The Sun
02-05-2025
- The Sun
Shocking moment cyclist smashes into bus & flips over handlebars… but viewers can't work out who's to blame
SHOCKING footage shows the moment a cyclist smashed into a bus before flipping over the handlebars of her bike. The Lime bike rider, who appears to be a woman, was racing south down Shoreditch High Street in London at 7.45pm on Tuesday. 3 Just before she moves alongside the stationary vehicle, the cyclist's attention diverts from the road as she waves at a pedestrian. Footage shows her travelling at speed before she clipped the side of a red double-decker bus with the number 47. Just moments later, she was sent flying over the handlebars after colliding with a piece of metal panelling protruding from the side of the bus. Shocked onlookers watched on as the woman, who was riding without wearing a helmet, crashed down. The heavy bike appears to land on top of the woman's back and her bag is sent flying out of the front basket. However, despite the painful looking fall, the London Ambulance Service said that they had no record of sending crews to treat the cyclist at the time and location. The footage has been viewed millions of time after going viral on social media. Viewers were left divided over who was at fault in the incident. One said on X, formerly Twitter: "No cycle lane. No bus stop bypass. Rider forced close to the bus by an overtaking vehicle. "There may be a miscalculation by the rider here but she wouldn't have been put in this position if there were proper cycling facilities. "Hope she's ok." Watch cyclist veer into road to overtake bike before CRASHING when driver honks horn… but who's REALLY in the wrong But another user responded: "She's crashed straight into a bus and it's everyone's fault ? No. Just no. She crashed into it, very simple." A third tweeted: "I pedal-cycled a lot as a child and youth. I never had the benefit of any cycling infrastructure. "I never cycled into a stationary motor vehicle." All cyclists are advised to wear a helmet by the Highway Code, as 'evidence suggests that a correctly fitted helmet will reduce your risk of sustaining a head injury in certain circumstances'. But it is not a legal requirement and no helmets are provided to people hiring Lime bikes or other dockless bikes in the city. The 47 bus runs between Newquay Road in Lewisham and Shoreditch. It is operated under contract to TfL by Stagecoach London. A Transport for London spokesperson told The Standard that the cyclist had collided with a stationary bus and there were 'no serious injuries reported'. Simon Munk, from the London Cycling Campaign, told the outlet: "Everyone getting around in London needs to behave sensibly - that counts for drivers, pedestrians and obviously cyclists too. 'Pay attention to your surroundings, cycle within your capabilities, look after yourself and others. 'And remember, lots of organisations including LCC offer free third party insurance with membership."
