On the Money

he rising cost of petrol is forcing most people to take another look at how they use their cars. Now is a good time to compare the total cost of running a motor vehicle with the cost of using other types of transport such as walking and cycling or the public transport system. The true cost of running a vehicle is far more than most people imagine.

Another way to cut costs is car pooling a few days a week, which is cheaper than driving alone. Good driving techniques, and looking after your car, can also save on money and polluting emissions. Do you know how much your car REALLY costs you?

Saving on Infrastructure

Building roads is an expensive business - for the whole community. Providing car spaces for parking also costs money and uses up valuable land in and around cities. Increased use of more sustainable forms of transport - such as walking, cycling, car pooling and public transport, may help to delay and reduce expenditure on road systems.