Driving is 30 per cent cheaper than taking public transport

LONDON-MAY 24:Routemaster double decker bus May 24,2012 in London. The traditional red Routemaster has become a famous feature o
LONDON-MAY 24:Routemaster double decker bus May 24,2012 in London. The traditional red Routemaster has become a famous feature o


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Though driving may be seen as a pricier way of getting around than using public transport, new research has discovered that car owners could actually save 30 per cent on their commuting bills by taking the car rather than the train.