Liverpool is considering re-introducing priority bus lanes as part of its ambition to achieve Carbon net-zero status and tackle climate change. The lanes were scrapped in 2014. A report to the Council's Cabinet on Tuesday will seek approval for the adoption of a wide-ranging Transport Plan.
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00:00 I'm Emily Bonner, time now for your latest news updates.
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00:15 of Merseyside.
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00:36 Liverpool is looking at reintroducing priority bus lanes as part of its ambition to achieve
00:40 carbon net zero status and tackle climate change.
00:43 The lanes were scrapped in 2014.
00:45 Now a report to the council cabinet on Tuesday will seek approval for the adoption of a wide-ranging
00:50 transport plan.
00:51 That's all your local headlines for now.
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