The first car appeared on British roads in
1888. By the year 2000 there may be as many as 29 million vehicles on British
roads.
Alternative forms of transport should be
encouraged and international laws introduced to control car ownership and use.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Since the introduction of automobiles, long
distance travelling has become much more convenient and as the price of the
vehicle decreased, the number has increased proportionately. As the air
pollution and the traffic congestion has emerged as public problems,
discussions has been going on about the alternatives of travelling. Though the
invention of automobiles has made our lives become extra convenient, I agree
that there should be certain restrictions to limit the use of vehicles.
Over the history, long distance traveling
has always been a challenge. With the introduction of motor vehicles, things
have changed significantly. Easy transport of goods and people has largely
contributed to industrial development, and in general population level, it made
easier for them to visit the family living far away. It is an undeniable fact
that the use of the cars has been deeply rooted in our daily living.
Despite the convenience and economic flourish
the automobiles have brought, air pollution and traffic congestion has become
problems in the society. Use of fossil fuel has contributed to increase in
micro-particles in the air which is very unhealthy for people’s respiratory
function. There has been study done in the urban area that the air pollution
leads to increased respiratory problems in the general population relative to
the ones living in the rural area. Also the traffic congestion on the roads in
the large cities has made traveling in the car more inconvenient than other
modes of transport. Due to the problem listed above, owning automobiles is
becoming more of a burden than a convenience.
Though the long distance traveling has become more
convenient due to the vehicles, with significant increase in numbers, it is
causing more loss than benefit. There are many efforts being made to improve
the situation such as encouraging use of bicycles and public transport, and it
is actually making some difference in improving the problems listed above.
Therefore, I agree that the alternative forms of transport should be encouraged
and international law should be put in place.