The streetcare people at the Quays have resisted replacing the traditional-style shelter (left) because it requires less maintenance and casual visitors tend to like the appearance. The current model looks very smart when new, but the polycarbonate panels lose their transparency over the years, taking on a misty appearance as micro-scratches build up.

However, the argument that the old shelters in Cadoxton have attracted rubbish – and worse – has been accepted. There is a backlog of installation (some parts of the borough on bus routes have no shelters at all), but a start will be made as soon as new shelters become available.

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