Write an article on the issue “Private Cars or Public Transport?”. 200 Words Complete Article for Class 10, 12 and Graduate Students.

Private Cars or Public Transport?

The Delhi government recently announced Car-free days in a bid to decrease congestion on roads and encourage commuters to use public transport. The number of cars on Delhi roads is on the rise owing to the rising purchasing power of the middle class coupled with the desire to compete with others. Hardly do they realise that how much congestion and pollution is caused due to this trend. The advantages of using private cars are that they are convenient and comfortable and give the users a great degree of autonomy. The disadvantages of using private care are that they result in traffic jams, air pollution, and accidents. Though public transport has some drawbacks, yet we should try to use public transport as much as possible instead of our private cars. DTC buses are unreliable and unsafe, especially for women who sometimes suffer eve-teasing while travelling in them. They are overcrowded too. Delhi Metro is a better alternative as it is punctual, safer for women, and more secure. There is a need to increase the frequency of DTC buses and metro trains to make public transport more appealing. Autos should run only by the meter and should not overcharge.