Buses Could Be History Sooner Than You Think - Here's Why

  • David Bamford

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David Bamford writes on the future of buses:

In 1890, no one foresaw the rise of the internal combustion engine: horses were the fastest means of transport, and a status symbol. Today, society stands at a similar tipping point. No one can really predict how transport will be used in the coming century, or if people will even need to travel as much as they do today. But some of the most commonly used modes of public transport may be closer to extinction than previously thought.

Period28 Feb 2018

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  • TitleBuses could be history sooner than you think – here’s why
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletThe Conversation
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date28/02/18
    DescriptionIn 1890, no one foresaw the rise of the internal combustion engine: horses were the fastest means of transport, and a status symbol. Today, society stands at a similar tipping point. No one can really predict how transport will be used in the coming century, or if people will even need to travel as much as they do today. But some of the most commonly used modes of public transport may be closer to extinction than previously thought.
    URLhttps://theconversation.com/buses-could-be-history-sooner-than-you-think-heres-why-90126
    PersonsDavid Bamford