Council to allow taxis access to Exeter's low-traffic neighbourhoods after criticism.
Taxis will be allowed to access designated low traffic neighbourhoods in Exeter, Devon County Council says
Devon County Council said taxis would be allowed to use bus gates to access closed off roads in the Heavitree and Whipton area of Exeter from 9 November. The council said the trial is designed to make the area safer but admitted it was having an undue impact on people with mobility issues.People with disabilities have heavily criticised the scheme for the longer journeys they have to take in taxis.Councillor Carol Whitton, vice-chair of the Exeter Highway and Traffic Order Committee, said a "recurring theme" of the consultation was the extra cost on people who need to use taxis.
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