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“Taken For A Ride” is a thought-provoking guide that imparts important aspects of passenger-carrying vehicles and their impacts on the environment. In this provocative book, readers will explore the environmental and financial implications of the urban transport system. The cost of sustainable projects in the transportation industry is a crucial challenge; however, this further affects project features to a great extent. Every city around the world, whether European or not, suffers twin challenges of air pollution and sustainable mobility. This book fills the gap in the literature on how to promote sustainable mobility with cost-effective solutions. Terence Patrick, an experienced engineer and financial planner, offers an unflinching analysis of the true costs for sustainable projects that can transform the structure of the transportation industry. Readers will reconnoitre how different costs involved in such projects impact the overall transition journey from unsustainable vehicles to cleaner, more efficient passenger-carrying vehicles.

Starting with a sharp focus on the 2013 European Urban Transport Report, the book particularly examines the transition over the years in vehicle format, such as from diesel-powered public service vehicles (PSVs) to non-polluting propulsion systems. Through his advanced approach, Terence analyses each facet of this significant shift, whether it’s the timelines, costs, or benefits of implementing such directional changes. The book also reveals Terence’s observations in an up-to-date 2022 cost analysis while giving some predictions about how these systems will work through a 2024 lens.

A more precise look at “Taken For A Ride” by Terence P. O’Halloran tells readers that it is not just about the numbers; it’s about accountability. The transition from conventional public vehicles to advanced and energy-efficient vehicles requires public funds. The book reminds policy-makers and urban planners that scrutiny of such projects is mandatory, as public funds are allocated for all of these projects. These investments should deliver real and measurable value for both the environment and society.

 “Taken For A Ride” is not a guided manual for engineers but a roadmap for urban and financial planners and the ones advocating for climate change. O’Halloran’s book is a reality check for the proposers, who play their part in promoting sustainable urban living. For whatever purpose you’re getting this book, it will surely leave a lasting impression with its informed, contented, well-researched, and practical evaluations.

Get this essential resource to contribute to ongoing dialogue about Earth’s future, and learn the complex dynamics of progressive transportation.