Societal effects of cars

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Since the start of the twentieth century, the role of cars in society has become highly important, though controversial. They are used throughout the world and have become the most popular mode of transport in many of the more developed countries. In developing countries cars are fewer and the effects of the car on society are less visible but still significant. The spread of cars built upon earlier changes in transport brought by railways and bicycles. They introduced sweeping changes in employment patterns, social interactions, infrastructure and the distribution of goods. Automobiles provide easier, more comfortable access to remote places and mobility, helping people to geographically widen their social and economic interactions. Adverse effects of the car on everyday life are also significant. The introduction of the mass-produced car represented a revolution in industry and convenience, creating job demand and tax revenue. The resulting mobility transition also brought severe...

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