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> Bus lanes in Liverpool could be temporarily scrapped in the hope of 
> reducing congestion in the city.
>
> Mayor Joe Anderson said research showed the dedicated lanes were not 
> encouraging more people to use buses and could be causing traffic jams.
>
> "I think they have a negative effect but what I have said is that we will 
> look at it for nine months," he said.
>
> But Arriva, one of the city's main bus operators, said it was 
> "disappointed" by the proposal.
>
> Phil Stone, regional managing director, said: "We believe that bus lanes 
> are an essential part of any successfully integrated transport system.
>
> "Any decision which has the potential to result in such a negative impact 
> on city centre traffic, especially in the busy build up to Christmas, 
> should not be based on 'gut feeling', but instead should be as a result of 
> serious, professional investigation and discussion regarding the possible 
> outcomes."
>
> The plans will be discussed by the council next week and a trial 
> suspension could be introduced from next month.
>
> Mr Anderson said the council would be seeking views during the trial 
> period as well as examining CCTV footage.
>
> Scrapping the bus lanes could cost the council about £700,000 in lost 
> revenue from fines, Mr Anderson said.
>
> "I think that is immoral - just because it is a cash cow doesn't mean we 
> should keep it", he said.
>
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