Bus lane facts for kids
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A bus lane is a special part of the road just for buses. Think of it like a fast lane for public transport! These lanes help buses avoid getting stuck in traffic jams. This means people can get where they need to go much faster.
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Why Do We Need Bus Lanes?
Buses carry many people at once. When buses get stuck in traffic, everyone on board is delayed. Bus lanes make sure buses can keep moving. This helps public transport be more reliable and quicker for everyone. It also encourages more people to use buses instead of cars. This can help reduce pollution and traffic on other roads.
Who Else Can Use Bus Lanes?
While bus lanes are mainly for buses, sometimes other vehicles can use them too. This might include Taxis, motorcyclists, and cyclists. It depends on the rules in each city or country. Some bus lanes are only for buses during busy times, like morning and evening rush hours. At other times, regular cars might be allowed to use them. Always check the signs to know the local rules!
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This sign in Norway shows a lane for buses and taxis.
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A bus lane in Mannheim, Germany.
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A bus lane in Aberdeen, Scotland.
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A busy bus lane in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Images for kids
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A special lane for Bus rapid transit in Guatemala City.
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A bus lane on the Jingtong Expressway in Beijing. Buses can pass quickly during rush hours while cars are slow.
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A bus rapid transit (BRT) lane on Taiwan Boulevard in Taichung, Taiwan.
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A bus gate in the center of Coventry, England.
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A bus lane on Gloucester Road in Hong Kong, with "bus lane" written in English and Chinese.
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A bus lane from the first Rede Integrada de Transporte system in Curitiba, Brazil.
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A bus lane in Church Street, Parramatta, Australia.
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A highway bus lane on the Gyeongbu Expressway in South Korea.
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A bus lane in Busan, South Korea.
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A bus lane in Recife, Brazil.
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Another view of a highway bus lane on the Gyeongbu Expressway in South Korea.
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Yellow lanes show public transport lanes in Zagreb. Buses, trams, and taxis can use them.
See also
In Spanish: Carril bus para niños
