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Bus rapid transit systems aim to combine the speed of a metro with the lower cost of a conventional bus network. Dedicated lanes —allowallowsallowingallowed buses to bypass congested traffic, while raised platforms allow passengers to board —quicklyquickquicknessquicker without climbing steps. Cities that have —adoptedadoptadoptingadopts bus rapid transit often report shorter commute times within a few years.