News from Bus Stop M (part 2)

News from Bus Stop M (part 2) Disability campaigners are seeking to close Bus Stop M because it's too dangerous. And not just Bus Stop M but all floating bus stops, that's those with a cycle lane between the main pavement and the kerb. A leading charity has demanded that floating bus stops be scrapped in London – and that it is only a matter of time until someone is killed. The National Federation of the Blind of the UK have been campaigning against the schemes for years, claiming that they are massively impacting people’s lives and criticising the “cruel” politicians for their lack of action. Campaigners are concerned that floating bus stops can create significant safety risks for blind people, who may be required to cross active cycle lanes to access bus services. Sarah Gayton, who helped coordinate the protest, said people with visual or hearing impairments cannot see or hear approaching cyclists. "Some have been injured, while others feel it has taken away their sense of…