The best way for the government to reduce traffic congestion is to provide free public transport 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Do you agree or disagree?

It is generally believed that if the

government

wants to bring down the traffic jams issue, the most effective solution is to deliver free communal transit

such

as

buses

and trains. In my view, I agree with the idea as it does help in loosening up the situation.

Firstly

, I believed that free public

transport

could reduce

people

's dependence on cars and improve the gridlock situation. Those who live outside the city centres tend to travel to work because there are no bus and train stations around the areas.

Hence

, the

government

should consider building the railway and the bus lane extended enough to cover all remote areas.

Furthermore

,

buses

can be given special lanes to avoid traffic.

For instance

, Japan has done an excellent job in their advanced metro system. Their stations are always teeming and busy, and trains and

buses

are always punctual.

People

seldom own a car, and they rely on communal transports.

Secondly

, the

government

should always raise an awareness campaign to promote the advantages of using free public

transport

. By doing so,

people

can break their mindset of public transportation being dirty, slow and unreliable. As long as more

people

know, the

transport

systems are well-designed, more comfortable and convenient;

people

will soon start using public

transport

.

For example

, Singapore has implemented 24/7 free public

transport

, and its roads are free of traffic. In conclusion, I firmly believe free

transport

will reduce congestion by promoting an awareness campaign and investment in

buses

and trains.

Although

it is an enormous task for the

government

to implement no-cost communal transit to the community, once the

government

implements it successfully, it will significantly impact everyone's life.