Public
and Private transport
Most of us know using public transport is
better for the environment and can even offer a cheaper and quicker route. But
in reality the number of cars on the road is continuing to rise.
Public
Transport – A Greener Form of Travel
If you want to do your bit for the environment,
getting public transport and leaving the car at home is one of the best things
to do. As you will see below, it can be more convenient, quicker, and cheaper
to do so. And the green benefits are great too.
Convenient
The great thing about public transport is that
it gets you where you want to be, when you want to be there, particularly in
cities and towns. Rather than only being able to drive to a certain point
before getting stuck in a one way system, you can reach your central point
directly. Plus you get the bonus of sitting back, relaxing with a newspaper and
letting someone else to drive.
Quicker
Despite their tendency to get delayed at times, in the majority of instances, your journey from A to B will be quick and often direct as more and more investment is made into new train, tram and bus routes across
Despite their tendency to get delayed at times, in the majority of instances, your journey from A to B will be quick and often direct as more and more investment is made into new train, tram and bus routes across
Cheaper
Contrary to popular belief, nearly all forms of
public transport pose less of a cost to the traveler. If you’re regularly
visiting a place, or planning a trip in advance, you can get season tickets or
advance booked tickets for a cheaper price. The cost of running a car goes much
further than the mere cost of petrol.
People should still take it to go to school or
to travel to work, because the overall advantages of taking public transport
are more than the disadvantages...
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Firstly, one of the advantages is that using public transport
is very economical.
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Taking buses and trains is cheaper than using private cars.
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There are many discounts for some individuals, like students,
old people, and children.
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They can get cheaper prices by taking public transport.
·
Students have to go to school almost every day, and they
usually take public transport to school and home. It is more economical for
students.
· Using public transport can
preserve the environment.
· It can reduce pollution,
because there are less cars driving on the road, and there are fewer fumes and
also less traffic jams.
· Furthermore, it can
increase the spaces in the city, because there are less cars parking.
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Taking buses and trains is able to keep the environment green
Disadvantages
· The disadvantages is that
using public transport is inconvenient.
· It can be crowded.
· For instance, there are
always too many individuals on the same bus in rush hour.
· Thieves are on the bus they take.
· The public transport does
not operate 24 hours a day.
· People have to follow the
time table, so they must wait for it.
· If people have an
important work at the suburb, it is inconvenient.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, although
there are some problems of using public transport, people should still take it
to go to school or to travel to work, because the overall advantages of taking
public transport are more than the disadvantages.
