Written Reply by Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan to Parliamentary Question on Disallowing Cyclists on Bus Lanes during Bus Lane Operating Hours

Mr Melvin Yong Yik Chye asked the Minister for Transport whether LTA will consider disallowing cyclists on bus lanes during the bus lane operating hours taking into consideration that the bus lane is not wide enough to provide a safety distance between the bus and the cyclist.

Reply by Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan:

1.     Given our land constraints, cyclists have to share our public road lanes with other road users. We have therefore put in place rules to ensure that cyclists interact safely with other road users. This includes requiring them to keep to the left side of the roads where traffic tends to travel at lower speeds and could include bus lanes. To reduce obstruction to bus passage, cyclists are required to cycle in a single file during bus lane operating hours. We have also been equipping public buses with blind spot mirrors and new buses with collision warning systems, which help bus captains be more aware of the cyclists around them.

2.     Ultimately, road safety is a shared responsibility. Everyone has a part to play by being responsible and keeping a look out for each other.