Trials will start to test sensors on buses to help drivers' awareness of cyclists and pedestrians as part of a continued drive to improve road safety in the capital.

Trials will start to test sensors on buses to help drivers' awareness of cyclists and pedestrians Credit: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

Four buses, two on route 25 and two on route 73, will be fitted with brand new pedestrian and cyclist detection software as part of a six-week trial. The technology directly alerts bus drivers when pedestrians and cyclists are moving close to their vehicles, helping to reduce collisions.