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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Petra Stock

The cost of fuel: for Australians who can, it’s time to embrace ‘green’ transport

A man stands in a train reading his smart phone
Australian motorists are driving less, cycling more and taking public transport because of soaring fuel prices. Composite: Getty Images

Australians are already changing their travel habits. As fuel prices have soared, more than half of motorists have cut their driving in the past month, according to a national survey of 1,800 NRMA members.

Those who can are embracing alternatives – including swapping their car for a bike, working from home and jumping on a tram to the shops – to reduce fuel costs and help the environment without buying an electric car.

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