Bus and taxis lanes

starbuck35

Did not know that taxis are allowed to break the speed limit in these lanes, many times doing 30mph on the road just for a private taxi to speed past .its time they were scraped or just buses only .

gvmhb

I don't imagine they are, but when did taxi drivers worry about speed limits? - (any more than the majority of the population)

Had a local taxi firm take and then later collect us when going on holiday.

Collection driver drove ay 25mph even down the main road, wandering about like a drunk (we got there OK though!)

On the way back the driver (same company) ignored all speed limits, and charged a few quid more into the bargain :smileyfrustrated:

otbc11

Taxis must abide by the speed limit in bus/taxi lanes.

standardbearer

As far as im aware the only vehicle that can break the speed limit is the ones with a blue flashing light .

willscarlett

Don't even know why taxis are allowed in bus lanes anyway, they are private vehicles, no different to a private car.

michaeldunha

@starbuck35 I'd be curious to know who told you this because it really doesn't sound plausible if I'm honest.

bluenose5

Time is Money for Taxi Drivers.

contro

They should have speed cams on them too afterall they are only money spinners so they could make more

themzbiker

No we need to keep the bus lanes

bladerunner929

@starbuck35 unsure if all taxis services should be using bus lanes, don't think private taxis can use them, though some areas allow motorcyclists to use them. Suppose its down to the local council who can and cannot avail of the bus lane

alecalexandrou

A taxi is not exempt from the speed limit, and any taxi that you saw doing more than the speed limit was breaking the law.

slarti

@willscarlett wrote:

Don't even know why taxis are allowed in bus lanes anyway, they are private vehicles, no different to a private car.

Because they are looked on as part of the public transport system and have to pay to get a license. They also have to be maintained to a higher standard than a private car.

Also, it does depend on the bus lane, if taxies are allowed in it. If it doesn't have the word Taxies on the big blue sign, then they aren't.