Keith, you seem a lot happier, no doubt since Labour got a seat in Kent County. It's nice to see you so happy, and I believe the result will give many people something to think about, so accept my
As for this thread, well I gave up driving a car as I just cannot afford it!
But there is one factor in transport that somehow puts any Country in a dilemma: an enormous proportion of tax comes in through the sale of petrol, and adding to this the enormous sums of money on road tax. Then there is the massive amount of paper (money) flowing into insurances, and all realms of industry that manufacture, sell and repair cars.
If the State were to actively promote public transport with the result of convincing millions of people to leave the car in the garage - or at the road edge - this would seriously affect the State's finances and the budget.
However I am in favour of people using the car less, and public transport more. Personally I would like to ride a bike, but the traffic makes this far too dangerous.