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And still people drive.....
Running a car is costly, but many people still require car or at least think they do. Some would cycle if facilities were better. Some think buying a bike is too expensive. It's clear that car ownership is deeply entrenched in the UK and I admit that I've had one for years (the family car is a bit of a banger), though I much prefer being on two wheels and find driving a car in London to be an exercise in frustration 70% of the time.
‘Entrenched car culture’ leaves millions of Britons in transport poverty | Transport | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/jan/09/entrenched-car-culture-l...
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