Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to consult groups representing disabled people and other pedestrians and passengers before introducing future guidelines for local authorities on the installation of floating bus stops.

The Department is aware of the concerns raised by some groups, particularly visually impaired people, over the use of floating bus stops and is working with Active Travel England on ways to address these concerns.

The Department is currently looking at wide range of options in developing next steps. This is a complex issue and risks and benefits for pedestrians and cyclists need to be considered carefully.

The Disabled Persons’ Transport Advisory Committee provides advice on disability transport issues in their role as a statutory advisory body, including advice on buses and local transport. In addition, the Department engages regularly, and consults with, a wide range of stakeholders, including groups representing the needs of disabled people.