Is a bus without passengers permitted to enter a road on which the following road sign is placed?

1. Yes, because all vehicles are permitted to drive on that road.
2. Correct answer: Yes, according to the provisions of the sign.
3. No, because it doesn’t carry the number of passengers required by the sign.
4. No, because a bus without passengers does not serve as a bus.

WhyA bus may use the public transport lane even without passengers. The number of passengers on the sign applies only to private vehicles.