In relation to the use of bus lanes within the City of Leeds, are fully liveried emergency ambulances operated by the NHS, permitted to use them? - YES
In relation to the use of bus lanes within the City of Leeds, are fully liveried non-emergency ambulances operated by the NHS (known as Patient Transport Services), permitted to use them? - NO
If yes, is the use dependant on there being patients on board?
If not, when did this position change? – This hasn’t changed, however, individual cases are dealt with on appeal
If the use is not permitted, is this decision a discretionary one or is it reliant upon statute? -
We allow, emergency services vehicles, such as, blue-light ambulances, fire service, police to use the bus lane / gates, however, non – emergency, such as, patient transport, fire service (non responders) police staff (or officers own cars) have to comply with the TMA 2004 and local TROs.
In relation to the use of bus lanes within the City of Leeds, are private hire taxis permitted to use them? - No
If yes, is the use dependant on there being passengers on board?
The name and contact details for the Head of Parking Services or the person responsible for decision making in relation to the use of bus lanes within the City of Leeds. – Mark Jefford, Service Manager
