PRIVATE CARS TO BE BANNED IN CONGESTED AREAS
FOR :
A very good morning to all of you here.
Respected panel of jury members, teachers and my friends !
I, Raja, stand before you today to express my views regarding; Should private cars be banned in the congested commercial areas of cities'?
I am in favour of the motion. It is causing a lot of inconvenience to the people who are forced to be stuck in congested areas. We must think unconventionally and alternatively to solve this problem. The roads leading to the commercial areas should be made one way roads during the peak traffic hours, i.e., between 8 am to 10 am and 5 pm to 8 pm respectively. Heavy fine should be levied on people who wait inside their vehicles in the No waiting' area. More underground parking facilities need to be provided as there is a lack of parking lots. The officials should keep strict vigilance on this issue. It is noted, that a lot of cars generally hinders the efficiency of the commercial areas, because it creates traffic jams and they are the main cause of pollution. The Government. should ban cars to force the people to use the public transportation provided and to reinforce the efficiency of commerce.
AGAINST :
A very good morning to all the jury members and audience.
I, Raja, standing in front of you to express my views against the motion.
Private cars are a convenient way to start from the comfort of your home and reach any destination with ease. In places where there is congestion, proper lanes can be assigned for vehicles and pedestrians separately. Banning the private vehicles in these areas will not be the right solution as old people and children might find it tough to reach their cars. Walking in these congested areas is also very difficult and it is better to travel by cars. We should have a long term plan for getting away with the problem. Congested areas should be planned well to have a gate and security guards so that vehicles enter and come out in a proper manner. Parking areas should also be monitored in these areas and vehicles parked in the middle or at inappropriate places should be fined so that they do not create traffic commotions. A proper check, planning and monitoring will help us to create better atmosphere at the congested places. Banning the private vehicles will not be a solution to ease traffic woes in these areas.