The money sunk into car ownership acts as a disincentive to use public transport and active travel. If more people knew they could just hire a car cheaply anytime they needed it, fewer would want to own one. This fits well with the move to electric vehicles. It does not make sense to own one if the road you live on is unsuitable for kerbside charging, as most streets in Preston are. If we set aside space for electric car clubs, it would soften the transition and reduce overall car numbers.
If the Motor Village area around Frank Street were a hub for electric vehicles it would be rejuvenated, build on the skills already there, and be well placed for the areas most likely to benefit from electric car clubs because they are not suitable for kerbside charging.
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