MORE than two-thirds of Scots think people should be able to make their daily journeys without a car, YouGov research has revealed.
The findings, published after a survey of 1048 drivers living in Scotland’s urban areas, also show 80% think it’s important for the Scottish Government to provide people with a good standard of living without needing to own a car. But while many were keen to stop driving, they reported they still did so as there were no other transport choices.
Scottish Greens transport spokesperson John Finnie said the figures show the “appetite” for better public transport.
He went on: “Despite this, the state of bus and train services in some parts of Scotland is woeful, especially serving rural communities. Meanwhile, the active travel budget has been frozen, leaving the option to walk or cycle unappealing.
“The Scottish Greens think public transport should be brought back into the public sector so it starts to serve communities again, rather than shareholders.
Finnie added: “An integrated public transport system is a central part of our Scottish Green New Deal, and would allow the majority of Scots to do what they want – leave their car at home.”
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