Shifting to electric vehicles isn’t enough says IPPR – AA comments

Commenting on the report released by the IPPR today regarding electric vehicles, Edmund King, AA president, said: “The electric vehicle revolution is the most significant development over the last half century to help reduce transport CO2 emissions and improve future air quality. Government, manufacturers and drivers should welcome this push towards electrification.

“In terms of journey patterns, individuals should choose the most relevant form of transport for specific journeys and this will of course include walking, cycling, e-mobility, public transport and indeed driving.

“One must question whether some of the aspirations in this report are affordable, achievable or desirable such as having public transport running seven days a week in rural areas and ensuring that everyone is within 20 minutes walking, cycling or public transport reach of amenities. Some rural areas will remain dependent on road and private transport as public transport will never cater for all their needs.”