bus lane

British

noun

one track of a road marked for use by buses only

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But the Conservative-run Norfolk County Council installed a 24/7 bus lane in 2021.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

In the state Assembly, Mamdani championed the use of bus-mounted cameras to automatically ticket drivers who block a bus lane or bus stop.

From Slate • Jul. 8, 2025

The cuts would affect parking enforcement, traffic signal updates, goals to improve traffic safety and support for major rail and bus lane projects ahead of the 2028 Olympics.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2025

An analysis by AA, based on London Councils statistics, showed 56% of appeals made against bus lane penalties last year were either upheld or not contested.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2025

We drove around back and parked in their bus lane, which was exactly like ours.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

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