A 'Light Bulb Moment' For UK Car Owners?

A survey by the UK's Royal Automobile Club (RAC) suggests that 14% of drivers, would like their next car to be an electric vehicle (EV). Thirty-three percent of their respondents favour replacing their 'gas guzzler' by a hybrid model. It's evident, however, that the cost of living crisis is slowing any change to favour 'our friends, electric' (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/oct/14/inflation-and-soaring-bills-putting-brakes-on-switch-to-electric-vehicles-in-uk). The RAC also found that the number of drivers, who are uncertain when they will go electric, has recently risen year-on-year. This uncertainty is clearly related to rising costs. This, not only reflects the high (and increasing) costs of EVs and hybrids, but is linked to charges for mortgages, rents, foods, energy etc, etc. Perhaps, people who live in urban areas, should be encouraged to dispense with their car altogether? This could, however, only be done if cheap, reliable, frequent and comfortable alternative public transport, is provided. Emissions as well as waste of materials utilised in car construction, would both be substantially reduced.