Smaller cars a simple solution to congestion issues

Sir, – “Car size isn’t everything” (Letters, October 21st) makes a good point. Cities and towns are seeing a huge increase in larger cars, even though there is less space available due to bus and cycle lanes.

People not using public transport should be encouraged more to purchase the smaller electric cars that are now available. Sponsored celebrities and sports stars driving these cars would make it “more acceptable” for city dwellers to drive smaller vehicles.

Most cars, even electric, on our streets are too big and do nothing to alleviate traffic congestion. People living in urban areas driving large SUVs and crossovers should be curtailed, especially as most have only one person on board for most journeys.

Smart cars, which are so popular and fashionable in other European cities, are a much better alternative and more environmentally friendly. – Yours, etc,