Boris: I'll let motorbikes use bus lanes like cyclists

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

The move, from arguably the city's most famous cyclist, challenges Ken Livingstone to make a similar commitment after shying away from a decision on the issue for years.

The Tory candidate points to research suppressed by the Mayor which shows that it is safer for cyclists, bikers and even pedestrians if motorbikes can use bus lanes.

At present, bikers face a £120 penalty - just like drivers of four-wheeled vehicles - if they enter the lanes.

Transport for London was authorised by the Mayor in 2002 to set up two test areas in which motorbikes and scooters can use bus lanes - the A23 in Brixton and the A41 Finchley Road.

As the Standard revealed two months ago, the three-year study showed the number of accidents nearly halved. But mayoral aide Kevin Austin allegedly ordered the results to be rewritten to prevent an outcry from cyclists.

Today Mr Johnson will pledge to publish the suppressed TfL research in full. He was expected to say: "Ken Livingstone has refused to release the report, and leaked emails show his office has actively tried to interfere with the findings.

"Not only is this a fraud on Londoners with motorcycles but it is a cynical refusal in an election year to implement a measure that could both cut congestion and save lives."

The issue is tricky for the Mayor as he likes to claim credit for the huge rise in cycling and has unveiled plans to create 12 cycle "super-highways" and introduce free bikes for hire.

Many have switched to motorbikes and scooters since 2003 as both are exempt from the congestion charge.