TfL Motorbikes in bus lanes and the rise of militancy of cyclists

Finally after years of procrastincation, subtefuge and general buggering around Motorbikes can now use bus lanes. Though it's only the ones that TfL control (so look for it being in a Red Route).

But a small but vocal group of cycle lobby groups are trying to stir up some resistance. Please if you get 5 minutes TfL are asking for 'user views' so set your browser here

https://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/roadusers/finesandregulations/motorcycleinbuslanes/default.aspx

and fill out the form.

The thing that frustrates me about the cyclist lobby is that they refuse to be inclusive and collectively look after all two wheeled vehicles; bikes and cyclists both being vulnerable from cars and the "sorry didn't see you gov".

If I was riding my motorbike in a cycle lane then I'm fair game, but this is the road and being invited (as they were) into using the bus lanes. What I find galling is

• They don't pay road tax
• They aren't insured (3rd party insurance, the minimum legal requirement for powered vehicles is for the protection and cover of other peopel not yourself)
• Helmet and protective clothing is in a minority (lycra doesn't count)
• If they would actually obey the highway code and not intrepret a red light to mean "everyone stop but me"