In order to solve traffic problems, governments should tax private car owners heavily and use the money to improve public transportation. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution?
Recently, traffic jams are considered as one of the most serious issues in society
due to
the negative consequences Linking Words
such
as environmental damage and congestion. Linking Words
Therefore
, some people argue that the tax for cars and their users must be expensive so that the profit can be Linking Words
then
used to make public transportation more frequent and of better quality. Linking Words
This
remedy has both pros and cons, which are discussed Linking Words
further
in Linking Words
this
essay.
Linking Words
On the other hand
, opponents argue that the heavy-manufacturing industry of which the main sector is car production, will diminish Linking Words
due to
a more serious financial situation. Even if they manage to earn the same amount of money, a greater proportion of it will be taken away by governments, leading to less Linking Words
overall
income. Linking Words
Consequently
, fewer corporations can survive in Linking Words
this
sector, which might cause a significant drop in the economy as a whole country. Linking Words
This
would be more detrimental if the main industry of a nation is Linking Words
this
sort Linking Words
such
as Japan.
Linking Words
However
, taxation of purchasing, maintaining and using private vehicles has more important benefits. Linking Words
For instance
, Linking Words
this
solution can Linking Words
also
resolve the shortage of transport services including buses and trains by expanding its budget thanks to governments' profit from tax. In a seriously ageing society like Japan and other developed countries, the population in urban areas has been growing over a few decades Linking Words
in contrast
to its decline in rural villages as youngsters tend to prefer to live in cities. Linking Words
As a result
, communal service is used less and companies running it often become bankrupt, so it is inconvenient for those who have less access to their daily needs Linking Words
such
as supermarkets and hospitals. In fact, approximately 67% of Japanese rural towns are suffering from the scarcity of public transportation. Linking Words
Therefore
, solving Linking Words
this
problem is crucial and Linking Words
this
is only possible with ample funding, which can be obtained from Linking Words
this
resolving method. Linking Words
In addition
, Linking Words
this
remedy can create greater demand for public transport Linking Words
due to
less use of cars, which makes maintaining Linking Words
this
service much easier.
In conclusion, it might negatively impact the economy, but Linking Words
also
improve the accessibility of rural areas and lead to more stable finance for communal transportation by increasing its demand.Linking Words
Submitted by nanakoueda0726 on
Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Writing9 with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.
coherence cohesion
Ensure clear and distinct separation of paragraphs dealing with different viewpoints (e.g., advantages and disadvantages). Each paragraph should focus on a single idea or set of related ideas.
task achievement
Provide a clear and concise thesis statement in the introduction to guide the reader on what to expect from the essay.
coherence cohesion
Clarify the points made by incorporating more transitional phrases and linking words. This will enhance the logical flow within and between paragraphs.
task achievement
The essay contains a well-rounded discussion of both advantages and disadvantages of the proposed solution.
coherence cohesion
The conclusion effectively summarizes the main points discussed while restating the main idea.
task achievement
Relevant examples, like the situation in Japan, are employed to support the argument, making the essay more convincing.
Your opinion
Don’t put your opinion unless you are asked to give it.
If the question asks what you think, you MUST give your opinion to get a good score.
Don’t leave your opinion until the conclusion.
Here are examples of instructions that require you to give your opinion:
...do you agree or disagree?...do you think...?...your opinion...?