DEBATE CLUB #11: Public Transport : Should it be free for all?

Picture a world where the barriers of fare gates vanish, where every citizen has unrestricted access to the arteries of our cities. This proposal is not just about moving people from point A to point B; it's about reshaping our communities, revitalising our economies, and redefining what it means to truly thrive in a modern society. So, fasten your seatbelts, hold onto your tickets (or lack thereof), and join us at tonight’s Debate Club as we explore the transformative potential of free public transport for all!

VENEZ NOUS REJOINDRE POUR PARLER DE CE THÈME ! 

C'est l'occasion rêvée pour pratiquer votre anglais dans une ambiance détendue. Animées par des professeurs qualifiés de langue maternelle anglaise, les séances de conversation du Debate Club sont conviviales, engageantes et efficaces !

VENUE & TEACHERS

• AIX: 19h00 to 20h30 with James Rice
• MARSEILLE: 19h00 to 20h30 with Simon Allchin

QUESTIONS FOR DEBATE

Do you regularly use public transport?

If you don't use public transportation, what is the main reason?

What are the economic implications of making public transport free for all?

How would free public transport impact traffic congestion in urban areas?

Should the government prioritise investing in free public transport over other infrastructure projects?

How would free public transport affect the environment and efforts to combat climate change?

Would making public transport free increase or decrease the quality of service provided?

How would funding for free public transport be sourced, and what are the potential impacts on taxpayers?

Should certain demographics, such as low-income individuals or students, receive priority for free public transport passes?

How would free public transport impact the usage of personal vehicles and the automotive industry?

VOCABULARY

accessibility

behavioral change

car share (v)

carbon footprint

congestion

fare evasion

incentivise (v)

income

mode shift

off peak

peak-hour

revenue loss

social inclusion

subsidisation

substitute (v)

sustainability

traffic

urban sprawl

SEARCH THE WEB FOR IDEAS!

Find articles and/or videos on the web and come prepared to share the information you have found with the others.

SUGGESTED SEARCH WORDS FOR THIS SUBJECT

cities of the future

free public transport and the economy

free public transport Montpellier

SUGGESTED WEBSITES FOR MATERIALS

https://www.bbc.co.uk/
https://www.youtube.com/?gl=GB
www.guardian.co.uk
www.independent.co.uk
www.nytimes.com

KEY PHRASES

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