Some people believe higher fuel prices are the optimal answer to traffic problems in major cities. Even though this is effective, I think there are other, better ways.

Those who believe more expensive fuel is the way to solve traffic issues assume that by adding to fuel prices, many people will not be able to afford it. With this solution, there will be terrible consequences for other sectors like the food sector because busses that bring food will have to pay more for the same amount of work. An outcome of this can be the inflation of food prices, which will be a problem for the economy and society.

I believe improving public transportation can be a more effective way to reduce traffic without damaging the economy. By reducing the public transportation fares and developing the infrastructure, people will desire to use it more frequently. It means that more people can access them and afford them which will reduce the traffic. This solution is something that many cities in the world have implemented.

In addition, the government can play an important role in decreasing traffic. They can fine cars at certain hours. It increases the cost of driving, which dissuades people from doing it. When fewer people are driving, traffic will be reduced. For instance, in my hometown, Bogota, the government imposed a restriction on the cars who wanted to enter certain parts of the city during the rush hour. After only 2 months, the traffic had decreased noticeably.

Although there are many ways to reduce traffic, like incrementing fuel prices, improving public transportation, or fining cars at certain hours, I believe that all these solutions are not all beneficial and increasing fuel prices is not the best solution.