Originally Posted by
raph
The advantages of the car are clear: Come and go as you like, listen to the Music you like at full blast, smoke (yeah, I am that flithy), take as much luggage as you like and don't worry about stripping for airport security... Plus: I only get to fly economy, but "drive Business Class" (gotta love bavarian car manufacturers).
I don't even have a driving license!
There has never been a need since my shorthaul model is train and/or taxi.
Sometimes I even take a bus.
In the UK the trains are in my experience generally reliable. On longhaul routes the service is excellent in 1ST with free Wi-Fi, drinks and snacks. I like to sit back and relax as the countryside whzzes by!
Fares are probably much cheaper than the cost of owning a car and I can normally get to NCL from LON for GBP 89 return in 1ST.
This year I have spent GBP 588.63 on transport within the UK, broken down as follows:
* GBP 283.13 on East Coast (10 sectors, all 1ST)
* GBP 114.7 on other rail operators (almost all 1ST)
* GBP 108.7 on London Underground
* GBP 13.7 on Tyne & Wear Metro
* GBP 68.4 on taxis
* GBP 0 on walking
A car really is not necessary for me!