evidence: The 12-hour restrictions have been introduced to accommodate new state-of-the-art Glider buses, and there is a two-week settling in period for the regulations. [...] Translink hopes the new network will see a reduction in public transport journey times by 25%. The departmental spokesperson said: "While Glider services will not begin until 3 September, introducing the 12-hour lanes now will allow road users the opportunity to get used to the new arrangements during the summer when traffic levels are traditionally lower."