UK to ban car use on Sundays

The ban on combustion engine cars is growing more and more around the world. After banning the circulation of cars that emit polluting gases in many parts of Europe, the United Kingdom may ban the circulation of these vehicles on Sundays. This is one of the recommendations in the report prepared by the Environment Audit Committee and sent to the Department of Transport. In addition, the measures are aimed at reducing oil demand.

“Rapid growth in electric car sales is encouraging. But it will take years to replace petrol and diesel vehicles”, highlights part of the report.

In short, the fleet was not completely replaced 100% electric models, the UK wants to take action to reduce pollution. So, this kind of addition Cycle, the document also recommends reducing speed on public roads by 10 kmph. After all, the slower the vehicle runs, the less fuel it costs.

Other recommended measures are promoting the use of public transport and bicycles. “For the UK to meet its ongoing carbon budgets under the Climate Change Act 2008 and the Paris Agreement, transport emissions must begin to fall more rapidly,” the document said.

In addition, the report shows concern over the increase in sales of large vehicles, especially SUVs. As the size and weight of the car increases, more CO2 is emitted. In short, a machine needs more power to move a greater amount of mass. As a result, more fuel is required. However, there is no information about the commencement of implementation of these measures.