Transporte públicoMundial

Public transport is shared passenger transport available to the public, commonly including buses, trams, trains and metro systems.

Public transport can include buses, trams, trains, metros, trolleybuses, ferries and other passenger services. The available modes depend on the country and transport network.

Yes. Buses and other public-transport vehicles may use lanes or sections of road reserved for them. Other vehicles may use such lanes only where local traffic rules or signs permit it.

Yes. Trams, buses and other public-transport vehicles may be controlled by special signals that operate separately from the ordinary traffic lights for other road users.

No. Priority depends on the type of vehicle and local traffic rules. Trams may have special priority rules, and buses may receive priority when leaving stops in some countries.

Yes. Passengers may be boarding, leaving or crossing near the vehicle. Drivers should reduce speed where necessary and watch carefully for pedestrians.

Parking at or near a bus or tram stop is commonly prohibited or restricted so that public-transport vehicles can reach the stop safely. The required clearance distance varies between countries.

Yes. Where passengers must cross part of the road to reach a bus or tram, drivers should follow the local rules and allow passengers to board or leave safely where required.

This depends on the local traffic signs and regulations. Some bus lanes are also open to cyclists, while others are reserved exclusively for public-transport vehicles.

Remain alert for approaching trams, avoid unnecessarily obstructing the tracks and follow the applicable priority rules, traffic lights and road markings.