Britons lacking good public transport more likely to feel lonely, UK study finds

Car dependency had the least impact on loneliness in cities, where people are more likely to have better public transport options. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian

People who depend on cars to get around are more likely to feel lonely and disconnected than those who have access to good public transport, a UK study has found.

Analysing official statistics on loneliness and transport usage, researchers said there was a clear correlation between people without decent transport alternatives and those who describe themselves as feeling left out or without companionship.