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    Martin Tugwell says UK government must look at whether to make car use pricier and public transport cheaper Martin Tugwell in Manchester

    There needs to be an “honest conversation” about making driving more expensive in order to subsidise public transport, according to the new head of the north of England’s strategic transport body.

    In an interview with the Guardian, Tugwell said a gap had opened up as public transport fares have risen while driving has become cheaper, thanks to the freeze on fuel duty.

    https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/aug/17/transport-for-north-boss-calls-debate-raising-cost-driving https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/aug/17/transport-for-north-boss-calls-debate-raising-cost-driving

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