Everything involved in driving seems to be more expensive than ever.With petrol showing no sign of slowing down in terms of price hikes – despite this year’s decision not to increase fuel duty – even short trips are now seeming to be more costly than they are worth.However,with the state of public transport still severely lacking and the majority of people’s lifestyles and business needs meaning that ditching the car is not an option,it seems to be a case of ‘can’t afford to, can’t afford not to.’
So what can be done to reduce the cost of driving? Well, firstly, driving less will make a huge difference. Whilst that may seem obvious, many people still use their cars for short journeys that could easily be done walking, or on a bike. Many people still don’t consider pooling cars either and don’t think about driving each other to work despite the vast savings such approaches can bring.
Using courier services can also be a great help. Many people choose to deliver items to friends, family and strangers themselves rather than looking to pay for delivery services, enjoying the time out on the road and feeling it will be far cheaper. However, by searching for delivery services online it is possible to find companies with space to spare on current deliveries to and from your destinations, meaning that the cost could be far lower than it would be to deliver the item yourself, whether it be to a friend or to someone who has bought an item from you.
Ultimately, using courier services, pooling cars and walking or cycling more can help reduce that ever rising cost of travelling without affecting your own needs in the process. And if that doesn’t work, an electric car, becoming a hermit or moving out of the country are always other options.