Cyclists allegedly delay bus by not cycling in a single file on road
A group of cyclists allegedly caused a bus to slow down after riding side by side along a road towards Pasir Ris, raising concerns about road safety.
Cyclists occupy lane, bus allegedly forced to slow
The incident was shared on Instagram by @sgfollowsall on 23 May, with the caption indicating that the bus was heading towards Pasir Ris.
In the video, filmed from inside a public bus, several cyclists could be seen occupying the left-most lane on a road.
At least eight cyclists were riding abreast across the lane, making it difficult for the bus to overtake them safely.
Source: @sgfollowsall on Instagram
As a result, the bus was forced to stay behind the group.
In the short clip, the bus was seen travelling slowly as the group of cyclists continued moving ahead at a moderate pace.
Source: @sgfollowsall on Instagram
Towards the end of the video, the bus then slowly filtered out to the middle lane, supposedly to overtake the cyclists.
Mixed reactions, some defend cyclists
The post sparked debate online. Some netizens criticised the group for failing to keep to a single file, while others also defended their right to use the road.
One netizen pointed out that cyclists were not an issue and should be treated like a slow-moving vehicle on the left.
Source: Instagram
However, a commenter who was also a cyclist criticised the group for taking up the whole lane.
Source: Instagram
One user pointed out that groups of fewer than ten riders may legally ride two abreast within a lane.
Source: Instagram
Another netizen also blasted the riders for holding up the traffic and affecting bus punctuality.
Source: Instagram
Cyclists must keep left
According to the Land Transport Authority (LTA), cyclists are required to keep left and let traffic overtake safely.
Groups must remain within the length of five devices, either five in a single file or ten riding two abreast.
They also have to cycle in a single file on single-lane roads and during bus lane operational hours.
Also read: overtake one another on busy S’pore road, netizens slam them for not keeping to bike lane
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Featured image adapted from @sgfollowsall on Instagram.Â
