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What is Private Transport

Handbook of Research on Economic and Political Implications of Green Trading and Energy Use
Private transport (as opposed to public transport) is transportation service which is not available for use by the general public. Private transport is the dominant form of transportation in most of the world.
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Urbanization and Ownership of Polluting Vehicles: A Study From Urban India
Asish Kumar Pal (Rabindra Mahavidyalaya, India) and Atanu Sengupta (The University of Burdwan, India)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-8547-3.ch019
Abstract
Most Indian cities are experiencing rapid urbanization, and a majority of the country's population is expected to live in cities within a span of the next two decades. The rapid development in urban India has also resulted in a tremendous increase in the number of motor vehicles, and in some cities, this has doubled in the last decade. This is the main source of air pollution and poor ambient air quality impacting millions of dwellers. This chapter presents a review of the vehicular population in urban Indian cities with its pattern and determinants. The transport system is shared by two parts such as public transport as well as private transport system. To reduce the vehicular pollution, we have to emphasize on public transport system rather than private transport. In an underdeveloped country, it is very tough to use public transport. Due to lack of government fund, new technology, proper checking, etc., private cars, buses, and tracks are increased rapidly. We use these randomly for transport purposes. This causes pollution.
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