Question 1269 in the bank

Is a taxi without passengers permitted to use a designated bus lane?

A grey road surface with two rows of short double yellow dashes along its edges and two yellow arrows in the middle pointing left.
  1. No.
  2. Yes, but only on Saturdays and holidays.
  3. Yes, on an urban road, provided that no traffic disturbance is caused.
  4. Correct answer: Yes.

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: Yes.

A lane designated for public transport is meant for buses and also for taxis. The permission belongs to the taxi as a vehicle type, so it makes no difference whether it carries passengers or is driving empty. It is also not limited to Saturdays and holidays or only to urban roads, as the tempting wrong options suggest.

Topic: Traffic signs. The bank marks it for these classes: Bus (D).