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As the number of private cars has increased, so too has the level of pollution in many cities. What can be done to tackle this increasingly common problem?

There has been an alarming rise in the number of cars owned by people, which is resulting in an increase in pollution in many cities. This essay will discuss potential solutions to this rising problem.

In the past, cars were very expensive and not everybody could afford to buy one. Even loans given by the banks were at high interest rates, hence only the rich and elite had cars. But with the changes in the banking system, the interest rates have fallen and loans are being granted easily, resulting in an increase in the number of cars being purchased. Moreover, the public transport is not well maintained by the government. Many a times, buses and trains are very old, the seats are torn or broken. Sometimes, they are very noisy due to lack of engine servicing. This has caused many people to use their personal cars to go to work instead.

Having said that, the increase in the number of cars being driven in cities has resulted in a significant rise in the pollution levels. This will have detrimental effects on lives and the environment in the near future. Therefore, measures need to be taken to curb the rise in pollution. Firstly, increasing the rate of interest on vehicles could be a major step in discouraging people from buying cars, as this would mean only a part of the population will be able to afford taking a loan from banks. Secondly, government should invest some of it’s revenue in the purchase of new buses and trains. It can further encourage people to use public transport by dropping the transport fares. Furthermore, increase in the price of fuels, could be a way of deterring the use of personal cars.

To sum up, although there has been an increase in the pollution levels in many cities due to the rise in the number of cars used, it can be controlled if steps are taken in the right direction. Hence, I strongly believe that if the banking system, public and the government work together, the problem of pollution can be tackled successfully.