Nearly three-quarters of Britons believe greener transport options are essential for creating cleaner, healthier cities.
A survey by E.ON found widespread support for electric buses, trams and expanded cycle lanes, highlighting the need for significant national investment to combat climate change and improve air quality.
Of those polled, 70% see investment in sustainable transport as critical for improving urban environments. However, over half believe the shift to electric vehicles (EVs) is being held back by insufficient charging infrastructure, with rural communities feeling the impact most acutely.
More than 70% of rural residents reported that EV charging stations were neither readily available nor expanding to meet growing demand.
A lack of alternatives was also evident, with nearly 90% of motorists calling for incentives like tax breaks and subsidies to encourage the switch to greener transport or car-sharing options.
Suburban residents were the strongest proponents of such measures, with 65% agreeing that practical incentives and infrastructure upgrades are vital for change.
Natalie Robinson, Head of New City Partnerships at E.ON UK, commented: “It’s clear from this research that the British public see the benefits of drastic change in how we get around. To achieve this, transport providers, local authorities and charging providers all have a role to play in ensuring the necessary infrastructure is in place.
The results are based on a survey of 1000 people.
