Soaring fuel prices push a third of drivers to walk and cycle

• Almost a third of British drivers are now choosing to walk or cycle more frequently due to soaring fuel prices, a new survey has revealed.
• A further 15 per cent of motorists are actively considering making the switch to active travel.
• The YouGov poll, commissioned by Cycling UK, surveyed 2,099 UK adults on 31 March and 1 April.
• Fuel prices remain significantly higher than before the conflict in the Middle East began on 28 February, despite a recent slight dip.
• Cycling UK is urging UK and devolved governments to implement measures, such as financial support for bicycles and e-bikes and enhanced road safety, to facilitate greater walking and cycling.

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UK drivers ditch cars for walking and cycling amid fuel price crisis