A car driver who campaigns for motorists' rights has called a protest meeting to air frustration at what he believes is a strong anti-car policy in Bristol.

Bob Bull, local co-ordinator for the Association of British Drivers, says he wants a fairer deal for the city's motorists.

Mr Bull, 61 from Portishead, says motorists do not have a real alternative to the car and are being victimised by changes to the city's transport infrastructure.

A city council spokesman said that their work to improve transport in the city was supported by the "vast majority" of people in the greater Bristol area.

Mr Bull disagrees and later this month he is hosting a meeting at the North Bristol Rugby Club in Almondsbury and is inviting other beleaguered motorists to come along.

He said: "The main reason for the Bristol Pro-car meeting is the continued number of changes in transport in Bristol which seem to be pro-cycling and anti-car.

"It really started when the city centre was changed all those years ago and now the whole city centre is a mish-mash of pedestrian zones, pavements, cycle lanes and roads.

"Now we have had this fiasco about the part closure of Prince Street Bridge, the road layout at Cabot Circus and other things which seem to be mainly about slowing traffic down and keeping cars out of the city.

"The idea is to hold a meeting to see if there's a way of doing something to show the city council that enough is enough.

"Last week when the schools were on half term there were no problems at all - so where are the school buses?

"The 'sustainability' argument just seems to be a great tax generator for the Government and anyway, there is nothing worse for the environment that encouraging cars to be stationary.

"At the moment, the public transport isn't good enough - I'm a Bristol City fan and if I want to watch a midweek game at Ashton Gate then I have to wait for almost an hour before I can get a bus back to Portishead.

"We have to be realistic and understand that the car is going to be around for a long, long time yet.

"It's the only thing that gives people the independence that they strive for in life and sometimes I think people take that for granted."

A spokeswoman for Bristol City Council said: "Bristol City Council works with neighbouring authorities to tackle congestion, invest in public transport and improve air quality.

"Within the city a number of recent investments have helped motorists.

"This includes the new urban traffic control centre, improved signage to show the availability of parking spaces and the trebling of capacity at Portway park and ride.

"The vast majority of people in the sub-region support the work that we are doing.

Mr Bull's meeting will be held on Wednesday November 26 at 7.30pm at the North Bristol Rugby Club off Gloucester Road in Almondsbury.