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IELTS Essay: The best way for governments to solve the problem of traffic congestion is pr...

Prompt

The best way for governments to solve the problem of traffic congestion is providing free public transport in 24 hours per day, and seven days a week. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

#public_transport#traffic_congestion#government_policy#free_services#urban_mobility#cost_effectiveness

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 questions the practical feasibility; Band 9 distinguishes between what might work (density-dependent) and structural problems (induced demand without capacity growth, operating costs without revenue).

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Key concepts in this essay

induced demand in public services
marginal cost pricing versus subsidy models
network capacity and infrastructure constraints
behavioural change and modal shift

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Assuming free transit automatically solves congestion without discussing capacity and route planning
Not addressing funding models (who pays for 24/7 operation) or sustainability
Overlooking that congestion involves demand management, not just supply of transport

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