Argument: "Public transport should be free to reduce traffic."Which strengthens this?
Correct answer: A. Making public transport free encourages more people to use it instead of private vehicles.
- A. Making public transport free encourages more people to use it instead of private vehicles.
- B. People prefer walking over using public transport or driving.
- C. A drop in fuel prices may encourage more people to use private vehicles.
- D. Traffic congestion can have economic benefits, such as increased spending at local businesses.
Explanation
The correct answer is that free services increase usage. When public transport is made free, it removes a financial barrier for potential users, thereby encouraging more people to use it. This can lead to a reduction in the number of private vehicles on the road, directly addressing the argument that free public transport should be implemented to reduce traffic. Option B, 'People prefer walking,' does not directly relate to the cost of using public transport or its effect on traffic. Option C, 'Fuel prices dropped,' could actually encourage more driving, opposing the argument. Option D, 'Traffic is good for the economy,' might highlight a benefit of traffic but does not support the specific argument about reducing it through free transport.
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