Now-a-days modes of transport are available; still some people believe a bicycle is the best way to get from one place to another. Do you agree or disagree?

It is true that modern advancements in the technology are introducing so many efficient, innovative ways in transportation. Bicycle is certainly a cheap, effective and clean way of commuting but it cannot be a vehicle for all people and all kinds of needs.

There are ample reasons why a bike is not, in itself, a complete answer to transportation. Firstly, it is manual and hence time consuming. In today’s competitive era, time is an important factor in every individual’s life. Secondly, it has less loading capacity i.e. it cannot carry more one or two persons at a time. Thirdly, it is useful for movement in limited areas only. One cannot go on a freeway or a highway on a bicycle.

Next, it is also not suitable for all individuals like disabled and elderly people, and working women. On the top of everything, it is not suitable for our all requirements like travelling to long distances or overseas, for shopping or official meetings etc. Moreover, it cannot offer the privacy that a car can offer. We can read a newspaper or work on our laptop while going in our car but a bicycle does not offer such facilities.

However, some environmentalists in favour of bicycle argue that it is non-polluting environment-friendly vehicle. Additionally it is maintenance free, cost effective, convenient and comfortable to ride. Furthermore, riding bikes is a very good exercise, which helps us in staying fit and healthy.

To conclude, I believe a bicycle is a good, green and healthy way of commuting from one place to another. However it is certainly is not the best way because it is useful for travel in a limited area. Also, it cannot fulfil all the different requirements of people as per their expectations from a mode of transport.