It comes after a meeting between the Department for Infrastructure and business leaders on Monday.

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The temporary move comes into effect from 6am on Wednesday

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Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced that, starting at 6am on 18 December 2024, Class A and Class C taxis will be permitted to use select bus lanes in Belfast city centre during the festive period.  This temporary measure aims to ease traffic congestion and support the taxi industry.  O’Dowd also mentioned plans for a pilot scheme to allow taxis in bus lanes, with a consultation set for early in the new year. In the meantime, the te…

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FOLLOWING weeks of heated debate, both in the chambers of Limerick City and County Council and on the very streets in question, it has been confirmed that the bus lane on O’Connell Street in Limerick City will remain fully open for Christmas. The decision comes following a motion at a recent meeting of Limerick City and County Council, and following a presentation from city traders, to partially close the bus lane on the city’s main thoroughfare…

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Taxis in Bus Lanes Experimental traffic control scheme 2024 - Screening form
Date published:  18 December 2024   addisl Wed, 18/12/2024 - 15:36  The proposed temporary experimental traffic control scheme is a traffic easement measure that will allow all taxis to use certain bus lanes. Existing/Revised/New: NewDate of Screening:  18 December 2024Screening Outcome – Full EQIA Recommended: No 
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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 […]
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