(Yesterday, 8:04 pm)Adrian wrote I don't even think that's the core of the issue here. The issue is that they can dig, change and reallocate all the road space they want, but they do not have the power (at present) to change the network in such a way that space is utilised. 

We've seen other examples around the region, where bus priority is introduced at great cost, yet the service frequency decreases.

Once there's some cooperation, hopefully we'll see some improvement.

The heart of the issue is that councils don't see the direct financial cost of needing more drivers or vehicles to deliver the same or worse level of service due to worsening travel speeds.

Apart from a small number of individuals, they see buses no differently to lorries or delivery companies. Why should buses get special treatment? That is the attitude which riddles the councils.

So the easiest thing for them to do is keep the car users happy, as they are bigger voting block. It's as simple as that.