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Yes - minibusses can use a bus lane as long as they have 9 seats or more including the driver. The bus does not have to be used for hire or reward or have a particular taxation class.
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The type of bus pass is critical to this question, if you have an Oyster card valid in London yes,But many outlying areas have there own cards or coverage areas that are not valid in London.