Evening Times readers agree - something has to be done to make Glasgow's streets safer.

Readers have welcomed our campaign to get bus companies to tackle bu drivers who run red lights and ignore road signals.

Read more: You're busted: our message to bus drivers who run red lights 

At a taxi queue next to George Square, drivers condemned the behaviour of bus drivers and said they had regularly seen buses run red lights.

The 63-year-old from the city’s east end, who asked not to be named, said: “They do it all the time. Constantly.

“Buses are the worst in the city centre, they’re always going through reds and they sit in yellow boxes as well.”

Online reaction to the launch has also been strong, with readers weighing in with their experiences of bus drivers on Glasgow’s streets.

Kevan Navek wrote: “Perhaps the worst junction in Glasgow is at Renfield Street/Sauchiehall Street where bus, car and taxi drivers habitually stop on the crossing zone when the lights go against them.

“As a pedestrian you have to negotiate your way around hoping the “green man” stays on long enough for you to get across the road. If it changes, vehicles immediately start to move forward with no regard for any stranded pedestrian.

“If you are fortunate enough to make it across the road in one piece, you then run the risk of being knocked over by any one of the multitude of cyclists that think the “Pedestrian” precinct is their own private car free cycle-way.

“We pedestrians are just an infuriating hazard.”

John Irvine added: It’s bad enough when motorists jump the red lights and sit in the yellow boxes or straddle the pedestrian crossing lights.

“Buses and coaches though are supposed to be professional drivers, yet they take this attitude - some of them - that they own these boxes, crossings and (have) a general ‘I’m in the right’ attitude

“We all have to share the roads, so general attitude from all should be one of patience and common courtesy.”

Read more: First Bus to launch investigation after Evening Times red-light campaign launch

Meanwhile, those who share Glasgow’s roads with buses also posted their concerns.

Frazer Weir wrote: “Something needs done, they indicate then pull right out without seeing if it’s clear. God help you if you’re on a motorbike as they ignore you completely.

“Bus stops? Don’t need them, it is easier to stop in the traffic lane causing all behind to have to wait whilst they pick up passengers.

“When they are ahead of their timetable, they doodle along at 15 miles an hour with no consideration to other road users. Late? Then they’re right up your exhaust pipe.”

Shoppers and pedestrians in the city centre agreed there were incidents of dangerous driving behaviour among bus drivers who sneaked through red lights when they had the opportunity.

Irene Mary McGovern, a regular bus user in her 60s, from Pollok said: “I think most of the drivers are fairly good, but you do get some that won’t stop at the lights if the drivers in front of them go through.”

David, a security guard in from East Kilbride in his late 50s travelled by bus to work every morning.

He said: “You can’t run reds in the town, it’s too dangerous.”

Some people were reluctant to blame only bus drivers for dangerous driving behaviour and said it was part of a wider problem.

Stewart, 60, said: “Sometimes you see the traffic stopping in time. It’s not just the buses that are the problem, taxi drivers are worse.”

Michael, 33, a researcher for the Glasgow School of Art, said: “Some of the drivers can be quite aggressive with cyclists.”

McGill’s, Stagecoach and SPT were all approached for comment on the Busted campaign.

As part of our call to arms, we want readers to tell us of their experiences.

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