Norwegians switch to public transport

Norwegians use their cars less, and make more use of public transport travelling to and from work. This is shown by a new survey made by the Institute of Transport Economics (TØI).

The reduced use of private cars is highest in Oslo, where four out of ten now use public transport to and from work, according to TØI.

The survey also shows that nearly 50 per cent of all Norwegian households now have at least two cars.

(NRK)

Thursday, 03 February 2011 07:51

Written by Rolleiv Solholm

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