The three pie charts provide information about the percentage of four types of transport: public transport, recreational vehicles, private cars, and lorries/others utilized in the UK in 1965, 1985, and 2005. Overall, private cars accounted for the highest percentage during this period, while public transport displayed a steady trend.
In 1965, the proportion of people who owned private cars was the largest, at 40%. Lorries and other vehicles were also prevalent, making up 20% and 25%, respectively. Recreational vehicles followed at 15%.
By 1985, the percentage of individuals owning their own cars rose steadily to 55%. Conversely, the figures for public transport and recreational vehicles declined to 20% and 5%, respectively. Furthermore, the percentage for lorries and other types of transport remained unchanged.
In 2005, the percentage of passenger cars increased gradually to 60%. In contrast, both lorries/others and recreational transport experienced declines to 10% and 8%, respectively. The proportion of public vehicles remained steady at 22%.