Driving is out and walking and taking the bus are in for many British Columbians feeling pinched by high gas prices.
An Insights West poll found that 55% of B.C. residents say they are driving less than usual, while 27% said they were walking more and 19% said they were taking transit more often.
The online poll was completed for Black Press and has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.4 percentage points.
“Higher gas prices are definitely affecting the behavior of British Columbians,” said Mario Canseco, vice-president of public affairs at Insights West.
“The situation is particularly tough for motorists aged 18-to-34, who are already walking and taking public transit more often than usual to save some money.”
A majority of poll respondents — 85% — said gas taxes in B.C. are too high. B.C. residents are also skeptical that there is any difference in the grade of gas: 49% said selling different types of gas is a “marketing ploy.”
