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Closure has taxi drivers preparing for abuse from ignorant passengers
Taxi drivers are bracing for a torrent of abuse from ignorant passengers when a 50-year-old CBD bridge permanently closes to become a busway.
Built in 1969, Victoria Bridge is the only direct connection between Brisbane’s CBD and Southbank entertainment and cultural precinct and suburbs beyond.
The bridge, which crosses the Brisbane River, closes at 8pm on Sunday to become an exclusive busway.
It will force all other vehicles to travel some 2km just to reach the opposite side of the bridge or a few extra kilometres for those heading…
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