Some people claim that there are more disadvantages of the car than its advantages. Do you agree or disagree? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having a car. Give reasons for your answer.

The automobile is one of the most useful and yet destructive inventions of the 19th century. Before the appearance of motor vehicle roads most parts of the world were poor.
However
, due to the rapidly growing
use
of
cars
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the streets of every
city
in the world are filled with them. Causing chaotic parking, congestions, air pollution, noise and
ruined
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public
environment
. For
this
reason, we need to consider some options to reduce car
use
in the
city
,
such
as restricting parking,
development
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of public
transport
and building alternative
transport
routes. Admittedly, the importance of restricting parking is to avoid congestions and make
transport
easier. Since the appearance of
cars
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, it is comfortable to
use
them and go as close as possible to the destination. It can be very hard especially in
city
centres with narrow streets
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because parking
cars
can cause congestion or make passage impossible. The restriction is important in historical
city
centres where many tourists walk to see the sights.
Moreover
, the reduction of
cars
can help protect the historical buildings as well. It follows that not enough the restriction of parking, the development of public
transport
is
also
necessary.
This
may include ticket prices available to the passenger,
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environment
for the pleasant trip and
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schedule. A solution could be to have car parks in the outer districts of cities where passengers could continue their journey by public
transport
. In
this
case
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more people are travelling in the same vehicle,
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can cause crowds on buses and can
also
be dangerous especially lately due to the pandemic.
However
, it is safe by observing travel rules and ensuring hygienic conditions.
Consequently
, the answer might be to develop alternative
transport
routes, as bicycle lanes. Many people choose to
use
bicycles for transportation, which can be dangerous between
cars
. With appropriate
planning
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more people will choose bicycles over public
transport
. It is good for the
environment
;
less
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vehicles means less air pollution.
On the other hand
, it is an excellent way of activity too. As can be seen, the reduction of car
use
can have a positive effect in towns, as
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vehicles go into the
city
centres, the towns can protect their buildings and the
environment
from the noise, air pollution and congestion. The development of public
transport
and the expansion of cycle paths open up new opportunities for cleaner and more enjoyable cities.
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