Andre Wheeley believes cyclists are often endangered by Canberra bus drivers who fail to give way to cyclists or maintain a safe distance when passing.

According to Mr Wheeley, he was cycling with his friend Thach Huyng along Darwinia Terrace in Chapman when a bus turned into the street and failed to give way.

"Both cyclists braked evasively to avoid death by crashing into the middle of the bus, but collided with each other," he said.

"The driver of the ACTION bus stopped for a few minutes but departed the scene of the accident without exchanging details, contrary to ACT road rules."

Mr Wheeley said he was injured with gravel rashes and required treatment on scene. Mr Huyng's bike was also damaged.

"It seems that ACTION bus drivers have a lethal attitude towards cyclists," Mr Wheeley said.

A spokesman for ACTION confirmed the incident was being investigated and said it was also reported by the bus driver. He said ACTION continued to speak with both cyclists about the matter.

"The protection of cyclists as vulnerable road users is a priority for the ACT government," he said.

The spokesman said the number of incidents or collisions with cyclists was relatively low, with 15 incidents referred to the accident and claims officer in 2014. The bus service was found at risk on only one occasion.

In 2015, six incidents involving cyclists were reported to the officer. The service was not found at fault in any, although two of the incidents were unable to be determined.

"ACTION conducts intensive training for new drivers and undertakes refresher training and assessments on existing drivers which includes components on safer driving," the spokesman said.

"The government has launched wide ranging programs and initiatives to increase the safety of vulnerable road users and encourage motorists and cyclists to share the road."

In September, Justice Minister Shane Rattenbury announced a two-year trial requiring vehicles to keep at least one metre away from cyclists when overtaking.

Mr Rattenbury said the Amy Gillett Foundation had launched a national campaign for the one-metre rule which was supported by advocacy group ACT Pedal Power.

"Some success has been achieved in Queensland where the laws have been introduced and South Australia where they will be introduced soon," he said.