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Originally Posted by blazey
I thought increase in fuel was in order to get people to use more eco-friendly ways of travel such as public transport, walking and cycling? In Europe at least anyway. Obviously other things will cause the price increase, but this generally is why I don't care if prices increase.
Before anyone says it, no I do not drive, I am 19 and cope with all my travelling needs on foot or public transport. I know many students who do have cars who use them way too much, and would probably save a lot of money using alternative methods, chances are every single car user on accy web makes a journey in their car every now and again that they could make via alternative ways.
In Lancaster, it has absolutely AMAZED me how many cyclists there are on the roads, such a huge contrast to accrington. People even use those attachable car things on the back of their bicycles so the babies can go too... also bike schemes in every school I have seen, where there are what can only be described as 'cycling buses' I guess!? Obviously there is still congestion like any other town or city, but it just goes to show that people are at least making it a more viable option.
I see now that I am ranting, so I will be quiet haha
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If the government put up tax on fuel to make people use public transport then they're a bit crazy. What they need to do is ensure public transport is good and cheap.
I'm not so sure it is cheaper for many people to use public transport than owning a car. It certainly isn't more reliable.
As for bikes Lancaster must have a good bike scheme. I can't say the same for Accrington or Hull. I'd feel in danger using a bike on the roads otherwise I would love to use one.