UK road travel falls to 1955 levels as Covid-19 lockdown takes hold
by Damian Carrington Environment editor from Environment | The Guardian on (#51NBA)
Motor traffic and air pollution decline steeply, with walking and cycling in cities also down
The coronavirus outbreak has brought Britain to a near standstill, with road travel plummeting by as much as 73%, to levels not seen since 1955.
All forms of travel have plunged in urban areas. Walking, cycling and car and van journeys are all down by about three-quarters, while bus numbers have fallen by 60%. The number of large lorries has declined by just 40% as essential supplies continue to be transported.
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