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Written question asked by Paul Davies (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 September 2025. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Thursday, 18 September 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Motorcycles: Bus Lanes

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals to enable powered two wheelers to use bus lanes in each region in England.

Answer

The Government remains committed to supporting efforts to improve the safety of road users but has no plans to bring forward legislation to allow motorcycles and other powered two wheelers to access bus lanes by default. Decisions on this matter are for local highway authorities to make on a case-by-case basis.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
76514
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Bus lanes Motorcycles
Link
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