Cheapest way to travel in London? Chauffeur-driven luxury cars!

When getting around busy cities in the UK such as London, many of us tend to take public transport, with the bus or tube being popular choices. Most of us would much rather travel in a more luxurious form of transport rather than squeezing onto the tube for the daily commute. Unfortunately, the general consensus is that luxury travel would be out of most people’s price range, with public transport costing much less. But in reality, is public transport really the cheapest choice?

According to new research by the Environmental Transport Association (ETA), it would seem that a cheaper option to public transport would be the Rolls-Royce Phantom!

For those who don’t know much about the Phantom, here’s a brief overview:
Nearly 20ft long and 6ft 6in wide, suicide doors that close electrically, a 6.75 litre V12 engine which goes 0-60 in 6 seconds and has a price tag of £250,000. In other words, it’s a far nicer experience than slotting yourself into a tube carriage that’s already full to the brim. But how on earth can it be cheaper to use one of these over public transport?

The ETA has worked out that currently, a tube ticket in central London can cost up to £24 per mile. The Phantom will set you back £200 per hour (which includes your very own chauffer), which works out to around £16 per mile in Central London.

The only downfall on travelling in the Phantom is its lack of regard for the environment. The ETA state that driving one kilometre would emit 377g of CO2 which is around five times more than that generated on the tube.

This research has highlighted the ever-rising cost in public transport, which is putting many people off using it. The fact that hiring one of the most luxurious cars available today can be cheaper than the tube certainly should raise some eyebrows for those involved in public transport fares. So the next time you’re in London and decide to treat yourself by hiring or even buying (if you’re lucky and have a spare £250,000 lying around) a luxury vehicle, you may save a few quid on travel expenses! Just make sure you’re insured before you set off!

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