'A shift to greener travel is completely attainable': How curbing private car use could pave the way for net zero transport

Cecilia Keating
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Green Alliance calls for UK target to cut private car miles by at least a fifth by 2030, backed by a new road tax pricing system and cheaper bus, rail and tram travel

The government must take a more pro-active approach towards increasing public transport use across the UK in order to support climate targets and healthier lifestyles, according to Green Alliance. The...

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