New bus lanes to ease congestion

Traffic police have opened nine designated bus lanes on some of the city's most notoriously congested roads.

The traffic authority said the special lanes were opened on Monday on Zhongguancun East Road, Fuxing Road, Shijingshan Road and Yaojiayuan Road, which are all notoriously busy roads.

"These roads have more commercial and residential establishments in recent years and the bus services in the areas are greatly affected. With the designated bus lanes, the public transportation efficiency will be improved," said the Beijing Traffic Management Bureau.