Buses: bus lanes and priority measures

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This note sets out the law and practice on introducing and enforcing bus lanes and other priority bus measures, including London’s ‘red routes’.

Safety on public transport

There have been reports of increasing incidents on public transport threatening the safety of both passengers and staff.
Future of the UK coach industry

There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the future of the UK coach industry on 13 October 2026. This will be opened by Alex Mayer MP (Lab, Secretary of the Bus and Coach APPG).
Home defence: A new ‘Home Guard’?

The 2025 Strategic Defence Review recommended the government explore options to create a new Reserve-style force to protect critical national infrastructure.