The weekend before last we went to Edinburgh to a friends wedding, the decision whether to go could not be made until a couple of days before because of other commitments. Ideally we wanted to go by train, the cheapest we could find was £230. Next we looked at flights but the only ones available meant a longer journey to the airport, the attendant car parking fees meant it would work out just as expensive. In the end we drove, 300 miles on the Friday and 300 miles back the following day, it was definitely worth it to see our friends again but absolutely shattered when we got home. Total cost, around £60.
If we could have cycled it we would, if public transport was not so expensive we would have used it. At least we had the option of using a car, for those that do not have the choice it is grossly unfair. Since privatisation, the cost of public transport has risen year on year and for many it is not a viable choice, it actually works out cheaper to buy a second hand car in some cases.
Expect more of the same under the Tories, or probably anyone for that matter except The Green Party. There are times when I hate what this country has become too
@screenman .