At the moment it’s as much as particular person native authorities to determine if motorcyclists can entry bus lanes but it surely’s neither common nor constant. In his foreword to the session doc, Man Opperman, Minister for Roads and Native Transport says: “Bikes are an vital however generally missed mode of transport, not simply by drivers who miss out on bikers, however sometimes by authorities too. Their measurement and nature make them a dynamic and inexpensive choice for street customers, and with that it’s solely proper that our roads change into as dynamic as these utilizing them.”

Andrew Dalton, Senior Associate at White Dalton mentioned: “We welcome this information as a result of permitting motorcyclists to make use of bus lanes, with consideration for others, could possibly be of great profit. A constant method would reduce the confusion bikers at present expertise driving from one space to a different, create shorter journey instances, and will add to the protection of bikers as we’re a weak person group on our roads. In the end it might additionally result in much less congestion on our roads so a win for everybody. When you suppose so too then now’s the time to make your views recognized.”

The session runs till ninth June 2024 and you may reply both on-line or by downloading a type.