Ceist:
711 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the reason he has proposed no change on the issue of bus lanes. [1107/02]
Written Answers. - Bus Lanes.
The primary purpose of bus lanes is to facilitate and promote bus based public transport. Existing regulations generally limit the use of bus lanes to buses and, in the case of with-flow bus lanes, to cyclists. Having regard to the role of taxis in providing on-street immediate hire services, an exemption to that limitation is allowed in respect of taxis when they are being used in the course of business.
Following representations from hackney, limousine and motorcycle interests on the issue of bus lane access, I requested my Department to undertake a review of the regulations in consultation with the Garda Síochána, the Dublin Transportation Office and Dublin Corporation. This review has now been completed.