“Fundamental rethink:” One third of people willing to give up owning cars, nearly half in big cities

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"Almost 70 percent of Germans say that the climate crisis means a “fundamental
rethink is needed in the area of mobility,” shows a survey by Germany’s leading
technical inspection and certification service provider TÜV.

Two thirds also say it is important that the state provides support for
emission-free mobility options. One third of car owners in the survey said they
could imagine giving up their car for an alternative solution (40% in big
cities).

Among the hurdles to using more public transport and other climate-friendly
modes of transport are unreliable or non-existent local public transport (54%);
that “many activities are too difficult without your own car” (51%); and the
joy of driving your own car (34%).

Respondents mostly support climate measures in the sector like expanding public
transport (90%), reducing prices for tickets (88%) and expanding bicycle
infrastructure. However, most respondents oppose measures like introducing
inner-city tolls (56%) or higher parking fees in public spaces (54%)."

Cheers,
       *** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net               Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/            Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/               Manager, Serious Cybernetics