Differences Between Emergency Parking Lane and Bus Bay

[JesseFitz]

Bus bays and emergency parking lanes differ in the following aspects: 1. Different definitions: A bus bay refers to a public transport stop that partially widens the roadway on the outer side of the traffic lane. An emergency parking lane is the outermost lane on a highway, designated for vehicles to park in case of emergencies. 2. Different purposes: The emergency parking lane is used for short-term repairs when a vehicle encounters minor issues during travel. For major issues that cannot be repaired quickly, rescue vehicles should be notified to tow the vehicle to a repair shop. The bus bay, inspired by the model of ships docking at harbors, features each stop platform curving inward toward the slow lane. The biggest advantage of this parking method is that buses stopping at the station do not affect the straight movement of other vehicles, reducing the impact of bus arrivals and departures on main road traffic.