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Letter: Hold-ups on the way to a car-free paradise (3)

Published 11 June 2025

From John Phillips, Forres, Moray, UK

The urban car problem can be solved with app-based ride services that can hold many passengers. Individual city cars could be totally replaced, leaving suburban roads clear for walking and cycling, as well as removing parked cars. An “out-of-town” hire scheme could cover other car journeys. By relinquishing a car (or two), a local family would save thousands a year – more than the cost of the taxi services! What’s not to like?

Issue no. 3547 published 14 June 2025

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