Originally Posted by
acidfast7
another sad point ... transportation costs seem quite high in the UK.
bus = £4.70 for a round-trip
taxi = £16 for a round-trip
walking = one hour each way
driving = 20km so with my older Audi is 1.5L of fuel (£1.80) ... which doesn't consider other ownership costs
cycling = £500 up front with bike+lights(£50)+lock+bikeshed key+clothing+backpack
There is a cycle to work scheme where we can finance and say roughly 33% of all bike costs up to £1000 per calendar year
Just wondering if I'll break even (if I didn't get the beer even).
When you do your cost comparison, you shouldn't consider your other car ownership costs, unless your bicycle will allow you to get rid of the automobile. You will have those car ownership costs regardless of your bicycle use.
How long will it take you to bicycle to work and will the type of bike make much difference in the commute?