Question

The government of India is taking several steps to improve the public transport system. The Metro rail network is one such endeavour. The basic motive behind this strategy is to reduce environmental degradation. What are your views on this strategy?

Answer 1

I think that the government's strategy is correct. Improving the public transport system will motivate people to use this mode of transport instead of using their personal vehicles. This will definitely help to reduce environmental degradation as studies have indicated that emissions of harmful gases from trains per passenger/km are nearly half as that of a car. Also, one bus emits far fewer fumes than twenty Ears. So, air pollution will reduce and the quality of the environment will improve.