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Government to unveil plans to give bus priority over cars in major cities

The government is to unveil plans to give buses priority over cars in major cities in a bid to boost public transport use and reduce congestion.

The plans, which will be announced by Transport Secretary Louise Haigh on Sunday, will include a range of measures to improve bus services, such as dedicated bus lanes, priority at junctions and new bus stops.

The government hopes that the measures will encourage more people to use buses, which are seen as a more sustainable and efficient way to travel than cars.

The number of bus journeys has fallen in recent years

The number of bus journeys has fallen in recent years, as more people have switched to using cars. This has led to a reduction in bus services, which has made it more difficult for people to get around.

The government hopes that the new measures will reverse this trend and encourage more people to use buses.

The plans have been welcomed by bus operators

The plans have been welcomed by bus operators, who say that they will help to improve bus services and make them more attractive to passengers.

The Confederation of Passenger Transport, which represents bus operators, said that the plans were a "positive step" and that they would "help to improve the quality of bus services and make them more reliable".

The plans have also been welcomed by environmental groups

The plans have also been welcomed by environmental groups, who say that they will help to reduce congestion and improve air quality.

The Green Party said that the plans were a "step in the right direction" and that they would "help to make our cities cleaner and more liveable".