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Cycles should not be in bus lanes as they cause more congestions when traffic has to slow down as buses pull out to overtake bicycles. Although I think motorcyles pose a minimal threat to cyclists I do think that cyclists need a dedicated cycle lane, which has priotity over other road users and which no other vehicle can use. Motorcyles should be allowed to use the bus lane as they do not hinder the progress of buses and it is far safer to be in the bus lane than filtering on the ‘wrong’ side of the road.

I agree with a previous comment that having motorbikes in the bus lane helps to educate car drivers not to swing left without looking. More traffic in the bus lane means cars/lorries need to pay more attention as the lane is less likely to be empty.

Cyclists should not worry so much about motorbikes: If a car/lorry hits a cycle they suffer a few dents to their bodywork and the driver has the incovenience of getting it fixed. If a motorbike hits a cycle the rider risks broken bones, gravel rash, a written off bike and has to replace a crash helmet. Which kind of driver is going to take more care around a bicycle?

Users of two wheeled transport should unite and push for road designs geared more towards them to make their travelling much safer.