maybe the auto car enthusiasts value a 4 wheel tin piece more valued than own life or family life & health
More like, not aware of the consequences? When I was asking my friend who is just working in same IT park as me, refused to carpool with me, even though we are pretty much leaving/arriving at same time and his house is just a couple of blocks away from mine. When I told him, I am okay with joining him, he politely refused!! It may be personal reason for him, but if he stopped for a moment to think about what we are going to leave behind for our future generations, he will get a clear picture. I stopped arguing with him.
My bike just went kaput and I am left with no other option than commute by car. And to be frank, I am much more comfortable in bike than driving a car just for me. It's not about money, but about perception. And like rubbing a salt in the wound, my current financial situation won't allow me buy a new bike!!
I wish that rule will be imposed in my city. Although smog and pollution is less here, I can see that it will not be same for long time with the increasing number of vehicles around me! And it'd be like precautionary step rather than late curing!