Bus stop misspelled as ‘bup stop’ in Bristol

A MISTAKE by workmen in Bristol has become an unlikely viral hit, after painters managed to misspell the word ‘bus’ in new road markings.
Bup stop was painted on to the road surface in Bristol in large yellow lettering at the end of last week. Picture: PABup stop was painted on to the road surface in Bristol in large yellow lettering at the end of last week. Picture: PA
Bup stop was painted on to the road surface in Bristol in large yellow lettering at the end of last week. Picture: PA

“Bup stop” was painted on to the road surface in Bristol in large yellow lettering at the end of last week, with the stencilled letter P used instead of S.

The mistake was made as part of road repairs which are likely to last up to four weeks in the Old Market area of the city centre.

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