Robert Troy
Question:198. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if licensed commercial coach operators are permitted to use bus lanes. [39219/18]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 September 2018
198. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if licensed commercial coach operators are permitted to use bus lanes. [39219/18]
View answerYes, licensed commercial coach operators are permitted to use bus lanes.
Bus lanes can be used by large public service vehicles, which are defined in the Road Traffic Act 1961 (as amended) as mechanically propelled vehicles used for the carriage of persons for reward having seating passenger accommodation for more than 8 passengers exclusive of the driver.