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Petition · Department for Transport

Allow motorcycles in all UK bus lanes where taxis are permitted

Closed 249 signatures

What the petition asks

Require all highway authorities to allow motorcycles in any bus lane that already permits taxis. Update DfT guidance to make motorcycle access the default, ensure consistent rules nationwide, and amend traffic orders and signage accordingly.
We think this change could improve safety by reducing risky filtering and left-hook collisions, eases congestion by moving bikes out of general lanes, and is fair: if taxis are allowed, motorcycles (smaller, lower-emission) should be too. TfL trials found no significant impact on buses or cyclists, and journey times and CO₂ fell.

Timeline

1 Dec 2025 Petition opened for signatures
1 Jun 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 249
Status Closed
Department Department for Transport
Opened 1 Dec 2025
Closed 1 Jun 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.