Australians rapidly shift away from cars during fuel crisis, study shows

Forty-five percent of Australians changed their commuting habits within a month of the fuel crisis beginning in March, a Monash University study found. The shift toward public transport, cycling, and walking achieved in weeks what years of policy advocacy could not. Researchers warn that without infrastructure improvements and affordable transit, many will revert to cars once fuel prices stabilize.

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