Are Trams Socialist?: Why Britain Has No Transport Policy

If you have ever wondered why the roads are congested, the trains are full and the buses are no longer running, this book provides the answers. The UK has never had a proper transport policy and it desperately needs one to address the twin challengers of getting people around cheaply and safely, while safeguarding the environment.

About the author

Christian Wolmar is an award-winning writer and broadcaster and is widely acknowledged as one of the UK's leading commentators on transport. He is the author of more than a dozen books on transport issues and regularly appears on TV and radio. He has written for The New Statesman, The Times, The Guardian and The Oldie among many other publications. In 2011 he was the captain of the Warwick team of graduates in Christmas University Challenge, reaching the final of the competition.

Product details

• Authors: Christian Wolmar
• Publisher: London School of Economics and Political Science
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.04.2016
• EAN: 9781907994562
• ISBN: 978-1-907994-56-2
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 128 mm x 198 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 165 g
• Series: Perspectives; Perspectives
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Urban, spatial and country planning; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Economics