Half of UK shoppers drive to their local high street rather than taking public transport, cycling or walking, according to a new study by YourParkingSpace.co.uk.
Indeed, despite Government efforts to get more people out of their cars to walk or cycle instead, the survey shows that one-in-two Brits will still not give up their motor for a local shopping trip.
Of those surveyed, just one-in-fifty said they went on a bicycle and only just over one-in-ten went by bus, both dwarfed by those still getting behind the wheel. In fact, more people went in a taxi or got a lift rather than going by bike.
However, almost a quarter said they walked to the high street, making it the second most popular form of transport.
Harrison Woods, managing director at YourParkingSpace.co.uk, said: “While almost one-in-four people walk to the high street, this is still way behind the number of people who drive in a car according to our latest research.
“It would seem that Brits are still in love with their vehicles and are shunning other forms of transport.â€
Meanwhile, the survey also found that one-in-ten said they would like to see more high street parking spaces.
Harrison added: “It’s no surprise that many would like to see more parking spaces given the number of people driving to the high street.
“For some drivers it’s a real struggle and it can be a stressful experience searching for a place to leave the car. However, there are options available, such as pre-booking a space, that can help.â€
*Article Source http://www.yourparkingspace.co.uk
