City says bus-lane repairs must wait

The city started to overhaul the express lanes in 1997. To strengthen the lanes the city switched from asphalt to concrete and rebar.

"While asphalt pavements last between three to five years, pavement which uses concrete and rebar can last for over 10 years," Hung said.

Express bus lanes also help commuters save travelling time, Hung said.

"While buses travel between 30kph and 40kph on express lanes, motor vehicles travel between 20kph and 35kph on regular roads," he said.