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?

In recent years, there has been a vast increase in the

number

of people using cars as a means of transportation. Studies reveal that the

first

car was found on British Road in 1888, after which the

number

of cars rose dramatically to approximately 29 million over 112 years. The argument of whether or not car ownership should be limited and alternative forms of transport should be brought about has sparked a heated debate. With the invention of cars, human lives have irrefutably been made easier. It is inarguable that cars have forever altered the world of transportation.

However

, I believe that while there are many advantages to cars, they do not come without some drawbacks. One

that is

evident in all parts of the world is the traffic congestion in regards to the overwhelming

number

of cars. It is

also

undeniable that cars have contributed not

little

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less

to the

pollution

of air owing to the gas that they emit. As

such

, bicycles will serve as a great alternative to cars, as they do not cost much and

also

cause less

pollution

.

Thus

, I contend that the usage of bicycles should be encouraged. Cities that have many rivers and lakes can easily introduce boats for public transportation. Again, public buses, trams, and rails could be some

good

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better

alternatives as they can carry a large

number

of people at a time and

thus

can potentially decrease the traffic jam,

pollution

and fuel crisis. It can

also

save foreign exchange by reducing fuel consumption. In conclusion, I believe that the government ought to limit the ownership of cars in a bid to lessen air

pollution

and solve traffic congestion problems and encourage more people to travel by bicycle in their place.