there is far more to the concerns of LCC than simply the number of accidents. Having motorbikes whizzing past cyclists closer & at a higher speed than other traffic causes fear & concern for cyclists and puts off nervous cyclists from using the bus lanes.
The OP has managed to ignore we are talking about a statistically insignificant number of accidents to draw any conclusions. 3 or 5 accidents is statistically insignificant
Also the OP is ignoring the concerns of other road users and trying to base an argument on statistics alone. This ignore the fact that people have feelings & concerns
Look at it another way. The Motorcyclists and families of motorcyclists having to risk life and limb on the roads of London no doubt appreciate that access to these bus lanes will lower the risk of serious injury substantially.
and anyway, who cares? Motorcyclists are creatures of endless invention and will get themselves killed wherever. It's what they do best. And they're not numerically significant. And they are not so hot on hygiene
It has been used to describe cyclists as well. Your prejudice of motorcyclist's has already been noted. There are many people who do both on here. It make you come across as someone who has a bit of an inferiority complex when in the company of people who you struggle to identify with...
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