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A MAN was killed by a bus seconds after he climbed out the window of a taxi as it drove along the M8.

Lyle Rushbury, 23, was travelling in the back of a black Peugeot E7​ ​when an argument broke out over payment.

The Record understands the rear doors were locked as is standard practice​ ​when vehicles operated by Glasgow Taxis ​​a​re in motion.

But to the driver's horror Lyle climbed out the window and landed on the carriageway.

Seconds later he was struck by a bus and pronounced dead at the scene.

The tragedy happened near Junction 15 at 12.30am this morning.

Lyle ​is believed to have ​flagged down the taxi in Glasgow city centre. But while driving along the M8 it is understood he became embroiled in a row with the driver over payment.

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Standard driver protocol under the circumstances is to take the passenger to the nearest police station.

But before the taxi could leave the motorway Lyle inexplicably left the vehicle.

He was then struck by a Scottish Citylink bus.

Football fan Lyle, from Bishopbriggs, was a popular figure on the city's club scene and was renowned among friends as a party animal.

He didn't have a Facebook profile but was active on Twitter and Instagram.

(Image: Twitter)

Lyle's final tweet, posted on Monday afternoon, was a reference to the 13,000 fans who travelled to Celtic Park to welcome new Hoops manager Brendan Rodgers.

Lyle tweeted: “more c**ts it parkhead the night then there's been there aw season”.

Lyle's mum Audrey, 51, and sister Tyne, 20, were today being comforted by friends and relatives.

Meanwhile, dozens of warm tributes to Lyle were posted on Facebook.

Leodhas Patrick wrote: “RIP lyle, one of the funniest guys I've met, wild, trendy and full of patter never forget the s**t we got up to”

Graeme Syme said: RIP Lyle ...Thoughts go out to all his friends & family at this tough time.”

Carly Skea posted: “All you hear is good people getting taken far too soon... Rip lyle!”

Dale Burke wrote: “Such horrible news​ ​RIP Lyl​e far to young”

Taylor Jane Haig said: “What a horrible world we live in, heart breaking, rip lyle x

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And Taylor Bolger posted: “Waking up to the news that your pal has passed away is absolutely gutting! RIP Lyle, you were one of a kind. Heart goes out to Tyne & family x”

Inspector Janet Dickie, from the Road Policing Unit, said: “There would have been other cars driving on the motorway around the time of this incident and it is important we speak to anyone who witnessed what happened.

“In particular we would like to speak to any passengers on the bus involved who may have information to assist with our enquiries.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact officers at the Road Policing Unit based at Helen Street through 101.”

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A spokesman for Glasgow Taxis Ltd said: “We are aware of this tragedy and first and foremost our thoughts are with those affected by it.

“We are cooperating fully with the police and, as this is a live police matter, it would be inappropriate to say anything further at this time.”