Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?

From amongst the many measures taken to correct increasing

traffic

and

pollution

problems, many opine that increasing gasoline prices

is

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are

the most effective. While

this

might be partially true, apart from increasing gas prices, there are many other effective ways known to curb and manage

traffic

and other

pollution

related hazards. Growing urbanization is the leading cause of

traffic

congestion and environmental hazards. As petrol and diesel prices increase, individuals opt for public transport or shared transport services as a

first

reaction to the situation.

This

can result in a dramatic decline in the number of vehicles on the road.

However

, many studies have indicated that people are not consistent with

this

approach as increasingly people prefer the convenience of their own car to get to their places of interest. Managing

traffic

and minimizing

pollution

requires a well-concerted effort from both, the individuals and the Government. Individuals can take small steps to protect their environment by ensuring periodic vehicle checks to avoid

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make reference to

mention

of harmful gases, choosing to walk small distances rather than driving and similar.

Besides

, the Government can allocate additional funds to develop better public transport infrastructure that

prompt

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prompts

citizens to take up trains, buses and shared taxis to commute to work. Not only

this

, the Government can

also

incentivize entrepreneurs for thinking

innovatively

and developing technology based solutions that help solve

this

issue. In the past, technology based solutions that allow online meetings, ride sharing apps, etc.

have

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Have

been known to ease the life of individuals by significantly cutting down peak hour

traffic

and associated

pollution

as employees can work from the convenience of their home. To conclude, cutting down prices of gas is not the only option to drive

traffic

and

pollution

control. It is the responsibility of every individual and the Government collectively to manage

traffic

and

pollution

if we have to live in a modern day society.