The bar chart compares the data about the usage of a variety of transportation in terms of travelling to and from work in one particular European town from 1960 to 2000.
Overall
, the percentage of passengers who moved by car rose sharply over the period, Linking Words
while
the proportion of people who used other types of transport fell.
In 1960, approximately around 17% of people used buses to commute to and from work, Linking Words
then
it gradually increased to just over 25% in 1980. Linking Words
However
, usage of buses experienced a slight decline to 16% during the next 20 years. Despite the low popularity of cars in Linking Words
this
European country with only 5% in 1960, Linking Words
this
figure significantly grew to 22% and 35% respectively.
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In contrast
, bikes which were quite popular in 1960 with 25% started to go down steadily over the next 40 years. Linking Words
Moreover
, in 1960 foot use was more preferred rather than others with 33%. Later Linking Words
this
index dropped considerably to just above 15% in 1980. Linking Words
At the end
of the period, the number of commuters who travelled by foot showed the lowest indicator 8% in comparison to previous yearsLinking Words