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Bus and train fares zoom past car costs

Discussion in 'On Track.' started by Pewsey Beaste, Apr 13, 2007.

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    The cost of bus and train travel has outstripped the price of motoring since Labour came to power, according to the latest official figures.

    While the Government considers pay-as-you drive road tolls to persuade people to curb their car use, the latest statistics show that the prices passengers face have risen far faster than those absorbed by motorists.

    Persuading people to switch to public transport was one of John Prescott's key pledges when he became Deputy Prime Minister.

    For full article - visit http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jh ... rail12.xml
     
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