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Should cities ban cars from their centers?

For

It reduces pollution and makes streets safer for pedestrians.

Against

It harms businesses and makes life hard for people who commute.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • I fully believe it will be transformative in reducing pollution and increasing the efficiency of alternative transport (including buses) in the capital.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • The latter does definitely profit from car-free neighborhoods because there's usually a multitude of pedestrians near them when there are no cars.
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • Nice my 30 minute 18km drive to work is now being replaced by 1.5 hour bus journey to the office.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • That way you don't choke out the businesses in the meantime while the infrastructure gets built.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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