December 17, 2024
Baker welcomes decision to allow taxis into some bus lanes in Belfast city centre 

Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker has welcomed a decision to allow taxis to use some bus lanes in Belfast city centre over the coming weeks.

Speaking after the Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd’s announcement, the West Belfast MLA said:

“Today’s announcement by the infrastructure minister highlights his commitment to working with businesses and ensuring our city centre continues to be the heartbeat of Belfast.

“With inevitable congestion in the city over the festive period, this decision will help to ease some of that traffic and encourage shoppers to continue visiting Belfast.

“Our city centre has been bustling with activity over the last while as people prepare for Christmas, and I hope that continues over the coming weeks and months.

“John O’Dowd has already signalled his intention to introduce a pilot scheme to permit taxis to use city centre bus lanes, although these immediate measures will mean there is no further delay.” CRÍOCH/ENDS

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