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Wales Online
Wales Online
Elaine Blackburne

Bargain hunters explain why they avoid public transport - and it isn't just about money

Many of us are having to rethink how we spend our money with the rising cost of living - and when it comes to transport, it would make sense to assume that swapping from your car to buses or trains would make sense. After all, cars come with running costs - petrol, insurance, tax and parking to name but a few.

The Government has announced plans to cap bus journeys in England at £2 from January to March next year in an attempt to control rising living costs. The Department of Transport has indicated that passengers could save more than £3 per single bus ticket.

However some people say public transport is not for them. And it isn't always the price which is the deciding factor.

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