The graph below shows the percentage of people using cars, buses, and bicycles in a city from 2000 to 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. | Year | Car (%) | Bus (%) | Bicycle (%) | | 2000 | 40 | 35 | 25 | | 2005 | 45 | 32 | 23 | | 2010 | 50 | 28 | 22 | | 2015 | 55 | 25 | 20 | | 2020 | 60 | 22 | 18 |

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The graph illustrates the percentage of people using different modes of transportation, namely cars, buses and bicycles, in a city between 2000 and 2020.

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, cars were the most popular means of transportation throughout the period

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increased steadily.

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, the percentages of bus and bicycle users declined over time. Car usage started at 40% in 2000 and rose gradually to 55% in 2015 before reaching 60% in 2020. Meanwhile, the proportion of bus users fell steadily from 35% to 22% over the same period.

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, bicycle users accounted for the lowest percentage. Their figure decreased gradually from 25% in 2000 to 18% in 2020.

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