3 March 2022, IELTS Exam, Writing Task 2, Morning Slot, INDIA

3 March 2022, IELTS Exam, Writing Task 2, Morning Slot, INDIA

Q. Public transport should be funded by the government so that it can be free for people who use it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people have argued that public transport should be completely funded by the state, while the government should really play a crucial role in public transport, I find it hardly plausible and practical to make public transport completely free for the public.

A more accessible public transportation system will benefit the city in many ways. First and foremost, it is the most effective way to address the growing problems of traffic congestion and air pollution. As the cost of public transport decreases, people are more likely to reduce the use of private cars, thereby reducing vehicle emissions that lead to toxic air pollution, mitigating congestion-related problems, and increasing productivity. Moreover, the government could reduce the huge cost of building and maintaining roads and bridges as the population moves from the private car to public transport.

However, the idea of ​​free public transport does not work as well as people think. Firstly, it places an excessive burden on the state budget, as a result, investments in other sectors, such as education, healthcare, and technology development, can be reduced accordingly. In addition, it remains unclear to what extent public transport will benefit traffic and the environment. Once public transport is completely free, the number of people who frequently use public transport could skyrocket, which could undermine the positive impact of reduced private car use and even paralyze the system at peak times.

To conclude, while free public transport sounds plausible in theory, in practice it will undoubtedly raise unexpected obstacles. To address the overuse of private cars, the government could improve public transport or introduce stricter regulations instead of providing free public transport.

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