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The introduction of 11 quality bus corridors (QBCs) has been a success story in the provision of public transport in Dublin, Ireland, over the past few years. In a city where the bus is the main mode of public transport, the QBC initiative has resulted in decreased commute times and increased ridership. QBCs operate on dedicated traffic lanes betwe...
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