Taxi Driver Online

Two points:

1 Can't be many rank shelters like this around.

2 Like, drivers and punters want bees and other insects buzzing around?

But I'm sure it'll all look very nice once it's bloomed. At least, if you live in a nearby flat or have a drone, or whatever

And what's the betting it'll end up full of empty kebab wrappers, pizza boxes and drinks cans etc


Worthing Borough Council installs new sustainable taxi shelter

https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/2336224 ... i-shelter/


Image: Worthing Borough Council/The Argus

A new sustainable taxi shelter which is set to accommodate passing bees and butterflies, as well as waiting passengers, has been installed in a town centre.

The structure has replaced the old shelter at Worthing’s main taxi rank in Chapel Road.

Fitted with a “living roof” full of wildflowers and sedum plants, the shelter is rich in nectar to support birds, insects and animals on their travels.

Worthing Borough Council said the living roof will also positively contribute towards climate resilience by absorbing falling rainwater, capturing polluting air particles.

As well as supporting biodiversity, the council said the lighting and visibility of the structure has also been improved, to further the council’s work to ensure that vulnerable members of the community get home safely.

The shelter in Chapel Road has been installed by Clear Channel UK and adds to the two living roof bus stops which were upgraded on South Street last year.

The new shelter has been paid for by the council and also features the colours, logo and website address of the borough’s place brand, Time for Worthing.

Councillor Vicki Wells, Worthing’s cabinet member for the environment, said: “It’s fantastic that this taxi shelter has been improved to help support biodiversity.

“The green roof is full of goodness for passing pollinators. Sedum flowers are especially accessible for honey bees and I can’t wait to see it in a few months time when the flowers begin to bloom - it will look fantastic.”

Will Ramage, Clear Channel UK’s managing director, said: “The installation of a living roof on top of a taxi shelter is a fantastic example of the numerous possibilities these structures can provide.

“We enjoy seeing how local authorities utilise living roofs to showcase how we can be creative in making space for wildlife, even in our most urban areas, and we look forward to our continued work with Worthing Borough Council in the future.”


Image: Worthing Borough Council/The Argus

what a waste of public money

can't wait for the council to be sued when someone gets stung !

_________________
lack of modern legislation is the iceberg sinking the titanic of the transport sector

The world has gone stark raving mad.

Again.

_________________
IDFIMH

Its happening all over the country , its coming to a bus shelter near you.

Well as long as they've gone through the proper committee procedures and the driver has only charged the regulated tariff, should be OK.

Oh, wait, I thought you were talking about the HC fares

Can't wait

Of course, perhaps it's instructive that Clear Channel is involved - there's obviously some kind of commercial motivation to it all, as opposed to simply building 'sustainable' shelters.

I mean, for those who don't work nights, it's the Clear Channel guys who park in their vans beside bus stops at 3am to change the advertising posters

And, by the way, high-res versions of the two photos below for anyone who feels the need...

https://www.theargus.co.uk/resources/images/16520997

https://www.theargus.co.uk/resources/images/16521037