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Scottish climate target at risk from ‘lack of leadership’, auditors say
Vehicles travel along the M4 motorway near Bristol

A LACK of leadership has left the Scottish government’s target of cutting car use by a fifth by 2030 “unlikely” to be met, auditors said today.

In a damning new report, Audit Scotland and the Accounts Commission issued a stark warning on the chances of reducing car travel to 1994 levels, slashing journeys by 7.3 billion kilometres to 29.3bn.

“A lack of leadership has resulted in minimal progress against the demanding policy intention,” it said.

“We need a real strategy to make public transport and active travel practical and affordable options for all.”

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