*More and more people are relying on the private car as their major means of transportation. Describe some of the problems over-reliance on cars can cause, and suggest at least one possible solution*

A high number of individuals in recent times depend more on private cars as their main mode of

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which has some demerits including environmental pollution and rise in

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congestion. These and more would be discussed in

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essay along with some solutions proffered.

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of all, the overt use of personal vehicles by people causes an increase in

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congestion.

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is because

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the increase

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in the number of private cars on roads will slow down

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, implying that time is

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wasted and stress level is raised

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, affecting people's health.

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, environmental pollution and potential damage could occur with

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development. According to the Journal of Australian Geophysists, a rise in the number of vehicles plying roads leads to more carbon emissions (from car exhaust pipes) which

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depletes the ozone layer, posing a threat to our environment.

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, with people relying too much on private vehicles for movement, living in isolation is encouraged.

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of reduced interaction with people as personal cars offer privacy. By so doing, opportunities to communicate with others while taking public form of

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is lost, diminishing interpersonal relationships, resulting in people living socially unhealthy. One effective step to tackle

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issue is by the government enforcing regulations to limit the usage of private cars in certain metropolitan areas.

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in turn leads to reduced

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congestion and environmental damage from exhaust pollutants.

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the only public transport

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is allowed in the capital city of Senegal within the

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five years and

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has aided in resolving their

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problems.

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, people can be educated on the financial, social and environmental implications of the increase in personal

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, encouraging them to patronise public transportation for some trips. In conclusion, while it is obvious that more people utilise their private vehicles for

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, it is associated with some problems. I believe that

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issue should be observed closely by the government and adequately assessed for the good of the masses at large.