Petition · past parliament
Allow Salford Private Taxis to drive in Bus lanes
Rejected
17 signatures
What the petition asks
Salford Private Taxis are not permitted to drive in Bus lanes, however other Private Hire taxis are from other area and can free drive in any Salford Manchester bus lanes. Example Rosendale.
We consider ourselves as a public service.
Therefore we would like to be given the same privilege.
We consider ourselves as a public service.
Therefore we would like to be given the same privilege.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. The use of bus lanes is the responsibility of your local council.
You could raise your issue with a local councillor, who represents you. You can use this page to find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them:
https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors
Your local council also has a petitions process - you can find out more about it here:
http://petitions.manchester.gov.uk/petitions.ti
You could raise your issue with a local councillor, who represents you. You can use this page to find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them:
https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors
Your local council also has a petitions process - you can find out more about it here:
http://petitions.manchester.gov.uk/petitions.ti
Timeline
| 10 May 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 May 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
17
Status
Rejected
Rejected
12 May 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.