Large number of motorists choosing public transport due to rising fuel costs
New research reveals that large numbers of motorists are making changes to their driving habits in response to the ongoing increase in petrol and diesel prices across the country.
Respondents to the survey, which polled adults nationwide on behalf of Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC (Aviva) found 34 per cent of motorists have reduced their driving habits, with 10 per cent reporting a significant reduction and 24 per cent a slight reduction to combat the impact of rising fuel prices.
The study revealed that 13 per cent of motorists are now using public transport more frequently, 11 per cent are opting to walk more and 6 per cent have switched to an electric vehicle to mitigate rising fuel costs.
Despite these shifts however, 45 per cent of respondents have not altered their driving habits, while 4 per cent have switched to Дизелови коли, с цел да спестят разноски за гориво. Interestingly, only 1 per cent of those surveyed reported an increase in their driving.
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