The Advantages Of Using Public Transportation

For most people, traveling to and fro via public transport is cheaper. But a lot of people still think using private cars is the wiser option. While owning a car may seem like a sound investment, using public transportation has a lot of benefits, too. 

Public transportation is safer than driving one’s vehicle

 

Public transportation-related accidents are just one-twentieth of the total road fatality rates. Car accidents account for approximately 40,000 deaths and injuries in just one year and is considered as a common cause of death for people below 44 years old.

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Public transportation is convenient

 

There’s no need for the commuter to look for a good parking spot going to school or work because public transportations like subways and buses take them there without the hassle of looking for parking. Commuters also don’t have to worry about driving to their destination because someone else is doing it for them. 

Using public transport makes people physically active

 

People using public transport are more active physically because they walk and move more than the car owner. Brisk walking lowers a person’s risk for various diseases like stroke, heart conditions, back problems, and even depression. 

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Lisa Dudzik is a Western Australia-based contracts and claims manager with over 18 years of professional experience in handling large-scale construction projects like roads, highways, and high-capacity subways and stations. Learn more about trends in public transportation by subscribing to this Twitter account.