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Soaring petrol and diesel costs risk pushing drivers to ditch cars and 'rethink' travel options

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Rising fuel costs have been pushing more petrol and diesel drivers to ditch their cars and turn to cycling and e-bikes, new research suggested.

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A poll found almost a third of London motorists are now cycling more or seriously considering it as fuel prices continue to rise.

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The survey, carried out by Opinium for e-bike rental company Lime, showed that 29 per cent of drivers in the capital have either increased their cycling or are thinking about making the switch.

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A further 15 per cent of drivers said they would consider using bikes more often if petrol and diesel prices keep climbing.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The research questioned 1,000 adults in London between April 8 and April 13, including 825 people with access to a car in their household.

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