Nearly two thirds of people questioned are preparing to stop using public transport following the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic according to Motorpoint.
The recent web-based survey by the UK’s largest independent car retailer, which has a network of branches throughout England, Scotland and Wales, found 60.2 per cent of people wouldn’t be getting back to the buses, trains or trams in the future. More than 630 people took part in the poll on the Motorpoint website – www.motorpoint.co.uk.
The results of the poll come as the UK Government is still urging people to only use public transport as a last resort and instead cycle, walk or drive in an effort to reduce the chances of a resurgence of COVID-19 through the use of the buses, trains or trams and others.
Mark Carpenter, Chief Executive Officer of Motorpoint, stated: “While the Government urges people to avoid public transport wherever possible in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, for many that is not a realistic option and the challenge moving forward for transport providers will be discovering practical solutions that keeps our buses, trains and trams moving but passengers safe at the same time.
“But for those people who don’t prepare to use public transport, Motorpoint is in a position to assist them with a wide range of low mileage, almost new cars available from more than 30 different manufacturers with monthly costs that in many cases will be the same cost, if not less, compared to a monthly travel pass. This is reflected in the types of vehicles that customers are presently searching for on our website, with environmentally and economically-friendly super-minis such as the Hyundai i10, Kia Picanto, Nissan Micra, Toyota Aygo and Volkswagen Up being one of the most popular, as commuters look for cost-effective alternatives to their present mode of transport.”
Motorpoint, which has more than 5,000 low mileage, almost new cars and light commercial vehicles in stock from more than 30 different manufacturers, successfully resumed all of its branches in England on Monday, June 1.
Furthermore, as part of its safeguarding process in light of COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, consumers will be able to test drive cars unaccompanied while all vehicle collections will be contactless and finished in specially designated areas to guarantee social distancing at all times. Motorpoint is also going to keep operating its hugely popular free home delivery service covering the whole of the UK mainland for those consumers who would prefer not to visit the branch, backed by its 14 day hassle free, money back guarantee.
