Nearly a third of motorists are spending more time in their daily commute than they were 12 months ago, according to an AA Car Insurance survey. The survey of more than 6,500 Irish drivers found that 30.29% of those surveyed now spend more time driving to and from work than they were last year. "And with many public transport options operating at peak capacity during the main morning and evening rush, many are spending longer commuting than they previously have due to increased road traffic. One of the major challenges facing Ireland currently is the fact that we have, over several generations and governments, established an over-reliance on the private car due to under-investment in public transport and cycling infrastructure. When asked about their commuting habits, 35.26% of those surveyed strongly agreed that a lack of reliable public transport had left them reliant on a car to get to work, even though they would prefer not to use their car.

Source: Irish Examiner February 02, 2020 11:26 UTC