Do you think they should ban on-line shopping?

For one thing, physical stores would come back like Kmart, Sears, Radio Shack, AES, Boston Store, Macy's and many more.

It would get people working again

Returns would be easier

You can instantly tell if something was crap

Man so many pluses

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SW-User

The problem is that it’s increasingly inconvenient to visit town centres.

At least here in the UK, public transport is expensive/unreliable, ULEZ charges disincentivise driving, stores are closing and not being replaced, and theft is on the rise.

It makes online more appeasing. Councils needs to re-inject life into town centres and ensure reliable transport if they want foot traffic to increase.

SunshineGirl · 36-40, F

@SW-User Most single bus journeys in the UK are currently capped at £2 (an arrangement that will remain in place until October 2024). If traffic were actually reduced, most of our city centres would be more appealing to visit and linger in for longer. Online will always be attractive for some products. Others, combined with leisure activities such as dining, will remain the preserve of attractive city centres.

SW-User

@SunshineGirl It’s true that some prices are capped, and I agree removing traffic is important.

For me, my nearest town is a 40min train journey (which is expensive and unreliable) or 2 x buses for £14, which isn’t bad but they’re never on time so I can’t rely on them.

I would drive, but I’d have to pay ULEZ and parking which takes me to £20 before I’ve even stepped foot out my car.

I’d love to visit the centre more often, for me it’s just about making public transport more reliable.