(source: daily economic news, compiled from BBC, author Nick Busca) / > According to people, commuting is a worthwhile consideration for people working in big cities. Some people are accustomed to the subway, bus into a sardine can like, some people are willing to riding a bicycle on the road gallop (of course, you can also take a taxi). But have you ever considered riding a bike or taking a bus? Which one is more economical? A writer on BBC has written his own views.
the American bicycle commuter grew 80%
for workers living in large cities, the inconvenience caused by crowded traffic and parking allows many people to choose public transport or ride bicycles to work.
comparing the two modes of transportation, it is easy to find that bicycling not only costs less, but also people can exercise by cycling. More and more bicycle lanes and hobbyists are involved in the city, and more and more people choose to ride bicycles to and from work.
according to the US Census Bureau, the number of bicycle commuters in the United States increased by 80% in more than a decade, from 488 thousand in 2000 to 882 thousand in 2013 - although this amount only accounts for 0.6% of the 143 million office workers in the United States.
in London, according to the latest census data, the number of commuters in 2001 was only 77000, and the data doubled to 155000 by 2011. In 2014, a total of 183423 people in the UK chose to take part in "riding to work", which was launched by the government to enable employees to buy bicycles and accessories duty-free through their employers.
is it more cost-effective to ride a bike?
when I lived in Turin, Italy, I used to ride a bike, and compared to public transportation, riding faster was basically nothing, and I thought it was the same in London. But when I worked in a bicycle magazine, I gave up cycling and commuting.
at that time, my home was 19 kilometers away from the office, whether it was riding a bike or taking the subway for almost 1 hours. Although it takes the same time, for me that has a bicycle, riding is basically zero, and the subway will cost 146 a month.
although this account seems like anyone can count, many factors are not taken into account. For example, when riding to work, mental pressure, traffic congestion, red light and air pollution can turn a ride into a nightmare. At this time, sitting on the subway reading becomes a more comfortable choice.
of course, not everyone has this idea. I wonder if cycling is really less expensive and more convenient than public transport.