In many of the world’s cities traffic is a major problem. Not only does traffic congestion because great frustration among drivers but also it in addition the environment in the city is seriously affected by exhaust emission. In spite of this situation people drive in the city f. because it is more convenient g. and less time-consuming than the alternatives. People can only be encouraged to change their driving habits by making the alternatives better.
Often people drive in the city because the public transport system is underfunded and inconvenient. Most people prefer to stay in their air-conditioned cars whereas than travel in overcrowded buses and trains. Rather when people travel in their own car they travel door to door. Furthermore when people travel by public transport they often have to change buses or trains, which adds time to their journey.
There are two ways to encourage people to stop driving in the city.
First, public transport needs to be improved. People will only leave their cars at home second the alternative is cheap and comfortable. Once, driving in the city needs to be made less convent. This can be achieved by making parking more expensive and charging a tax for travelling in the city if people feel public transport is a better choice, they will use it.
In conclusion people will continue to use their cars while it is convenient. Therefore, driving should be more expensive and the money used to improve public transport.
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