Changes

Jump to navigation Jump to search
No change in size ,  05:57, November 17, 2008
→‎Travel environment: Better wording.
Line 76: Line 76:  
Travel by public transport imposes some social restrictions on people to be courteous and not disturb others who may not wish to be disturbed.
 
Travel by public transport imposes some social restrictions on people to be courteous and not disturb others who may not wish to be disturbed.
   −
Travel by car allows one to travel in relative comfort, whereas seating in public transport may be uncomfortable or unavailable due to the number of seats provided compared with the number of people travelling.
+
Travel by car allows one to travel in relative comfort, whereas seating in public transport may be uncomfortable or unavailable due to the number of people travelling exceeding the number of seats provided.
    
On the other hand, private transport tends to encourage or at least facilitate people isolating themselves from [[society]], whereas public transport encourages people to be part of society.
 
On the other hand, private transport tends to encourage or at least facilitate people isolating themselves from [[society]], whereas public transport encourages people to be part of society.
And public transport often allows one some freedom to stretch and move around, usually not possible with car travel except by stopping for this purpose and therefore prolonging the journey.
+
And public transport often allows one some freedom to stretch and move around, usually not possible with car travel except by stopping for this purpose and therefore extending the journey time.
 
Travel on public transport allows one to watch [[video]]s, use a [[computer]], read a [[newspaper]], [[sleep]], and other activities not possible whilst driving a vehicle.
 
Travel on public transport allows one to watch [[video]]s, use a [[computer]], read a [[newspaper]], [[sleep]], and other activities not possible whilst driving a vehicle.
  
nsTeam2RO, nsTeam2RW, nsTeam2_talkRO, nsTeam2_talkRW
13,254

edits

Navigation menu