Commuters ready to abandon cars
A recent survey has found that more than half of commuters would be prepared to abandon their cars for an alternative mode of transport.
The survey was conducted by Venson Automotive Solutions and found that 57% of car drivers would consider alternative transport methods.
When people were asked what would encourage them to try different methods of transport, over a quarter of drivers said that schemes organised and endorsed by their employer would help and give them reassurance around the safety of using shared services.
Among those respondents that were willing to consider other transport options, 42% opted for ridesharing or carpooling, where drivers offer empty seats to others travelling to a similar destination, such as their office or business area. A further 28% thought that a car club might be a good solution, where car rentals are typically charged by the hour or mile.
Priority car parking spaces for car sharers and car clubs was a popular option with 28% of the surveyed drivers, and 26% said that combining public transport with the employer providing minibus collection to and from the nearest station or bus stop would actively change their attitude.
