Not so many people use a bicycle although it has many benefits. Why? How to encourage people to use bicycles as a main transport?

It is true that riding bicycles is not really popular with inhabitants despite its undeniable advantages. There are many reasons for this situation, but bicycle should be stimulated as the main transport by some practical ways.

There are two main reasons why citizens are not interested in riding a bike to go to their destinations. First, using other means of transport instead of bicycle may save them a great deal of time. Nowadays, a lot of people have to cope with the busy and stressful lives and hectic schedules, so the option to go by faster vehicles thus car and motorbike is much better for them to reduce the travel time. Moreover, the negative impacts from extreme weather on human health is another major point. For example, residents have a tendency to journey by car or train to avoid getting wet by rains or storms outside. Even though it is sunny, they are still very keen on taking a trip by private cars to protect themselves from dust and ultraviolet rays.

Some measures should be taken to raise awareness of people about the use of bicycles. One step is that governments must impose a higher tax on the use of vehicles consumed petroleum fuels to reduce the demand. By raising tax, people’s pockets are affected directly, thus, they will switch to use green vehicles especially bicycles. Another essential measure is to widely promote the undoubted benefits of bicycles and alternative fuel vehicles to our environment through official media. Eco-friendly vehicles is one of the most effective solutions contributing to reduce the greenhouse gases and improve the global warming condition.

In conclusion, there are some known reasons for this trend. However, something should be done by the authorities to encourage people to use bicycles as a main transport.