Traffic over-crowdedness is a devastating problem faced by numerous cities worldwide. This essay will first suggest that the causes are cities’ underdeveloped transportation systems and lack of widely distributed job opportunities across the country, then it will argue that improving the public means of transportation and offering a variety of work opportunities in the countryside are the most viable solutions.
The foremost reason behind cities’ crowdedness is the increased usage of private means of transportation instead of the public ones. Most people prefer using their cars or motorcycles because they are not only cheaper, but also more comfortable. On the other hand, public buses or taxis usually lack air conditioning systems and are expensive. Second, corporations and big companies usually open their branches in city centres and main towns making them richer in job opportunities. That is why countryside residents usually move to big cities to search for jobs. For example, Apple corporation chooses to open its headquarters only in city centres.
Developing a strong public transportation system is the cornerstone of adressing cities’ high volume of traffic. When people start taking buses or taxis to commute in cities, the number of vehicles will decrease. This can only be achieved through providing the citizens with high-quality means of transportation at reasonable prices. Moreover, the government should solve the problem of umemployment outside the city. It can redistribute governmental institutions and companies evenly throughout country, creating more vacancies to countryside residents and villagers. Additionally, it can incentivize farmers to stay in the countryside by increasing their wages. For example, in 2023, Egypt has increased the minimum wage of farmers by 1000 pounds as an aid to the agricultural sector.
In conclusion, governments need to address the crisis of over-crowdedness stemming from the huge number of vehicles in the streets, and poor means of public transport through increasing the work opportunities in the countryside, and improving the infrastructure of its transportation system.