road traffic

Recession leads to reduction in congestion

The AA and Trafficmaster have published figures suggesting that congestion has declined by a massive 31% since the beginning of the credit crunch.  The report details that this marked reduction in directly linked to the increase in unemployment during the economic crisis.  Indeed, according to the report, nearly a quarter of those not working lost their jobs over the past 12 months.  So marked is the difference in traffic levels, that the report suggests that rush hour is becoming a thing o
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