stopcrazypp
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Waymos are not taxis (they don't have taxi medallions), so like Uber and Lyft, they are not allowed on Bus/Taxi lanes (other than to make turns or to get to a parking spot as your linked article pointed out).SFMTA says taxis are allowed in the lanes.
Waymos are taxis.Muni Tips for Using Transit Lanes
[VIDEO::https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXbqzE05d7Q&list=PLyfL5t4sxkylzFawoR5tW_XCnSgaKNdtc&index=1::aVideoStyle] You can enter transit lanes to turn at most intersections and drivewaysLook for the dashed red area to see where a good place is to enter the lane. Make sure this area is clear. Then...www.sfmta.com
However that specific lane on Van Ness is Not a Bus/Taxi shared transit lane. Transit lanes are marked explicitly to allow taxis also:
The one the Waymo drove on and made an illegal left turn is a dedicated bus lane. Taxis are not allowed in that lane (nor are cars allowed at all, even for turns). In fact there are barriers to separate it.
They are marked as "Muni GGT Only" which are the SF Muni Buses and Golden Gate Transit (GGT which crosses Golden Gate Bridge to Marin county) respectively. So they are limited even to those two agencies (other busses like tour busses are not allowed in those lanes).
Van Ness Improvement Project
Welcome to the New Van Ness Avenue!The new Van Ness Avenue is here! Major upgrades have been made on Van Ness Avenue and we’re excited to introduce you to our eye-catching red lanes, new landscaping and other improvements that make Van Ness Avenue the place to live, visit and work. This massive...
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