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How the UK’s dependency on cars slows down the economy (theconversation.com)

submitted 1 month ago by pdqcp@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/fuckcars@lemmy.world

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In other words, as u/Right_Yard_5173 mentioned: "Expensive, Unreliable Public Transport Is Increasing UK Car Dependence and Slowing the Economy"

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[–] LordOfLocksley@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Let's put the cost into perspective. I drove to London today for a day out with family and friends. 4 adults, one toddler.

I used about 1/3 tank of petrol. = £15 Parking £10 at tube station all day. Oyster cost was about £8/person = £32

£57 total.

If we had done it by public transport

£19.40/person return on train = £78 £16 travel card zones 1-6 = £64

That is off peak costs as well. If we travelled at peak time it would have been even more.

£142 total.

Almost 2.5x as expensive. Plus I get to travel in the comfort of my own vehicle, and travel time was faster in the car

[–] phutatorius@lemmy.zip 1 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

You should also consider the additional wear and tear on your car. It's a hidden expense, but quantifiable (and not enough to vastly change your calculations). Still worth considering, though.

Also, you showed two options: partially by public transport, and wholly by public transport. This is really a commentary on how badly we're getting price-gouged when using intercity rail. Bus travel (if there were a route available) would have been cheaper than the train.