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Private car drivers drive less after fuel price hikes
By Rong Xiandong and Zhao Chunzhe (chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2008-07-10 19:40 More than half of private car owners in China are thinking of driving their cars less as a result of fuel price hikes. This means the roads may not be as clogged as before, which could also ease pollution.
The government raised the prices of gasoline and diesel by 16-18 percent on June 20. Based on the adjustment, the price of No.93 gasoline has soared to 6.25 yuan per liter, with a markup of 0.86 yuan, which has led to paying more at the pump for car owners.
Mass transit including buses, subways and light rail has become an increasingly popular alternative to driving a car. Nearly 28 percent of those surveyed said they would considering switching to buses, while more than 12 percent said they would give up driving and take the subway. Only a small number of the respondents said they would choose taking taxis and carpooling, an efficient yet unofficial mode of transport. |
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