Work to upgrade the automatic doors at 30 bus and coach bays at Hull Paragon Interchange has now been completed and will help improve the efficiency and safety of the city’s public transport infrastructure.
Hull City Council has invested in the installation of new laser door sensors to replace the outdated inductive loop detectors that were previously in operation, which had started to fail at several locations, in part due to excessive tyre pressures, meaning delays in journeys.
The lasers which have been fitted are more reliable and will ensure the doors do not unlock until the bus hits the laser line or when, reversing out, the bus moves away from the lasers at a far safer distance than the loop system which makes the doors lock far quicker and stops passengers being able to go through the doors when the bus is still reversing.
Hull Paragon Interchange sees around 26,000 passengers a day departing and arriving at the bus and coach bays.
Councillor Mark Ieronimo, cabinet portfolio holder for transportation, roads and highways at Hull City Council, said: “After listening to feedback from our residents and bus passengers, we are making changes to greatly improve the experience of travelling by bus and that will help people make more sustainable travel choices.
“Modernising infrastructure is important for the efficient operation of the city’s public transport and that is why we have invested in these new laser door sensors.
“By ensuring that the departure doors operate reliably, we enhance the overall customer experience for bus passengers, encouraging more people to choose public transport over private cars. This aligns with our commitment to providing excellent customer service and promoting sustainable transportation options.”
The installation of the new sensors was completed by Hull-based Door Repair and Service (Yorkshire) Ltd, supporting local tradespeople and boosting the city’s economy.
“We were delighted to complete this project on behalf of Hull City Council,” said Karl Worrell from Door Repair and Service (Yorkshire) Ltd.
“Hull Paragon Interchange is a key part of the city’s public transport system and, as a local company, we are proud to have played a small part in improving the reliability of bus and coach services.”
