The annual event, held on September 22, encourages people to walk, cycle, or use public transport to reduce pollution, congestion, and harmful CO2 emissions. The hope is that this will lead to a long-term reduction in car usage. Recent data suggests that the British public is increasingly receptive to this message, with half of people saying they would like to use public transport more often.
Additionally, 56 per cent express a desire to walk or cycle more. This year, World Car Free Day falls on a Sunday, providing an ideal opportunity to explore the beautiful Cumbrian countryside by bus. Tom Waterhouse, managing director of Stagecoach Cumbria and North Lancashire, said: "I'd like to thank all our passengers because every time they take the bus, they're doing.
.. Calum Banister.