Fearing for the safety of pedestrians and motorists, the Department of Public Transportation last night warned that Washington Street was off limits.

The warning comes three weeks after bus drivers decided to call off their work to rule because they felt their safety concerns were being addressed.

Chris Furbert, Bermuda Industrial Union (BIU) President, last night commended the Department of Public Transportation saying it was a step in the right direction. "This is an ongoing campaign to ensure the public know about the workings of the Central Bus Terminal," he said.

Pedestrians were warned by the Department to use the cross walk when travelling across Washington Street and to not sit on the kerbs of the bus bays at Central Terminal.

Motorists were also reminded that Washington Street is a no-access road and is for buses only.

Any vehicle using Washington Street as a "short cut" or parking on the street could be ticketed according to the Department of Public Transportation.