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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

Technological development in the modern world led to the introduction of motor vehicles and there seems to be no possibility of decline in the

number

of cars on roads. With

this

trend, a section of society has growing concerns about the need to regulate

sale

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the sale

and purchase of cars owing to possible. I concur, that

such

concerns are valid owing to the damaging effects of pollution from cars, which is damaging for the environment. Ever since

first

motor vehicles were introduced in

late 1800s

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the late 1800s

, their

number

is shooting up and expected to rise in

millions

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the millions

by the beginning of

twentieth century

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the twentieth century

. On one side

this

is a sign of development and indicates improvement in purchasing capacity of the society.

On the other hand

, the effects of

rising

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the rising number

number

of vehicles on the environment are disastrous and cannot be ignored. We, as a society need to strike a balance between conservation of our planet and development.

This

situation can be dealt in different ways.

Firstly

, legislations should be passed to modulate vehicular sale and ownership.

This

means

public

Suggestion

the public

should not be allowed to own cars more than the

number

required as per their need.

Secondly

, infrastructure should be developed by the Government to encourage public transport

such

as

passage

Suggestion

a passage

for cycling, better trains, trams and buses.

Such

efforts can play a key role in balancing the needs of the people and protecting the environment. In my view, it is imperative to enact laws pertaining to vehicle sale and use by people and encourage efficient modes of public transport. These efforts will prove quite beneficial in the long run and for future generations.