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Airport Transfers are Better by Taxi

Going to the airport can be a lengthy process especially if you go by bus or train. If you go by bus you must first get to the main pick up point or bus station; with one or two cases and one or two children this can be a trial itself; it either involves a long walk or a local taxi. Getting the train is not much better; first you have to get to the station with your family and their luggage; then you might have to change trains on more than one occasion. If your journey takes you through London you may have to change stations; involving a trip on the underground or a London Taxi. There must be a better way; there is use a taxi, not only is it door-to-door but it can divert around problems and hold-ups on the motorways ensuring you arrive in time for your flight. You will find that most Airport Transfer specialists know how much time to allow to get you to the airport on time. Use a professional taxi driver and operator and go on holiday in comfort.

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Using Cruise Contol Saves Fuel

Using 'Cruise Control' when travelling on motorways helps save fuel and helps reduce CO2 emissions; both good outcomes in the current debate on 'Climate Change' and 'Global Warming.' By using the 'Cruise Control' option on most modern cars it is possible to reduce fuel consumption on long journeys. The uniform speed achieved is reached quite smoothly, with efficient gear changes taking place the engine is not put under undue stress. The hard use of the accelerator is minimised and the car responds more smoothly changing gear at the best time. Using the accelerator tends to be more severe in acceleration and the constant pressure of the foot on the pedal may result in 'feathering'; where the speed goes up and down, not remaining constant. With a little more concentration on driving skills and by using 'cruise control' where possible; it could have a positive effect on fuel consumption and play a small part in the battle against 'climate change.'

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Variable Speed Limits Increase Congestion

The use of variable speed limits increases congestion rather than reduce it. Anyone who has travelled from juction 10 to junction 15 on the M25 will have experienced variable speed limits. I understand the model was based on water flowing through a set bore; this is fine for water as it flows in a uniform manner with no gaps in between molecules. Traffic however is different; once the variable speed limit is switched on the lead cars slow down to 40, 50 or whatever the speed is set at; the cars behind do not follow at a uniform rate and must go slower. The further back the traffic the slower they go; ultimately resulting in an immediate log-jam with delays for everyone. The science of variable speed limits is flawed and only creates congestion; it doesn't even improve traffic flow, only traffic density and delay. The variable speed limits should be abandoned immediately and help get traffic flowing properly.

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Time to abolish Speed Limits on Motorways

With congestion a major factor on most motorway journeys, it is time to abolish the maximum speed limit. Contrary to present government pronouncements the speed limit was introduced in the 1970's after the second 'oil crisis' to conserve fuel; not as they claim as a safety measure. With 24 million vehicles in the UK it makes sense to try and get more vehicles, especially cars off the roads as quickly as possible. Abolishing the 'Speed Limit' would mean that the outside lanes of motoways would not be blocked by self appointed speed marshalls. The faster cars would get through and off the motorways more quickly; the moderately quick drivers would find it easier to get past slower traffic and log jams should be reduced. There is no benefit to anyone having hundreds and sometimes thousands of cars sitting in long queues; with their engines ticking over. Lets get Britain moving abolish the 'Speed Limit' now.

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Don’t get ripped off at the Airport!

Do you want to pay £250 or £90 for the same journey? It depends where you get your cab.

When arriving at airports in the UK it is easy to jump in a taxi waiting outside to get you to your destination. They may be convenient but they are very expensive; this goes for all airport based taxis. With a bit of planning it is easy to arrange for a licensed taxi or private hire vehicle to meet you, the savings are considerable.

An overseas student arrived at Heathrow and didn’t look for his pre-arranged taxi; he jumped into a black cab. He was taken to Broadstairs in Kent, a journey of 110 miles, at the end of the journey he was charged £250; his pre-arranged cab would have cost £90. The choice is there if you look, cheaper airport transfers are available either online or from taxi operators outside of the Airport. It doesn’t make sense to pay too much for a similar service.

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Why do we have 50 mph speed limits on Motorway Roadworks?

Why do we have 50mph speed limits on Motorway Roadworks? It seems crazy that on a dual carriageway I can drive at the national speed limit of 70mph; there is no hard shoulder and in many cases no protection for pedestrians. Yet when I get on a Motorway  with roadworks there is a concrete barrier that I would need a tank to get over, cones all over the place and speed cameras to limit my speed to 50 mph. It can't be for the protection of the workforce as in most instances there isn't one. The M2 in Kent is a classic example the bridge strengthening has been going on for months; the workforce are protected by concrete barriers and the random visits of Speed Camera Vans. The road is perfectly safe for vehicles to travel at 70mph and yet this all encompassing 50mph is in place; you couldn't hit the workforce if you tried. It would seem a contradiction in policy that in urban areas it is considered not safe to travel above 30mph for risk of killing a pedestrian on impact; yet on the motorway pedestrians can survive 50mph impacts; if you can reach them. It would appear to be more of government creep; controlling our lives more and more and with no good reason. The Speed Cameras are there to generate extra revenue from the long suffering motorists, not as a road safety measure.

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Speed Cameras are there for revenue not safety

The truth is out about Speed Cameras, they are there to generate income and not for safety. The Government is going to ban Speed Camera detectors in 2008; this confirms what everybody already knows, they are there to raise money. If the object of the exercise were to get motorists to slow down; they would encourage their use. It is the Government's aim to fleece the motorist even more than they do now. Speed Cameras do not improve safety as the majority are placed on roads where there is no real risk from speed. The majority of accidents are caused by lack of attention, bad driving and tiredness. Speed Cameras penalise everyone; many drivers after years of safe driving find themselves with points on their licence after passing a speed camera at 2 mph to 10 mph over the limit. It it easy to be distracted for an instant; that's all it takes to pass a camera and get a speeding fine. Perhaps it might be an idea to invest in a detector now before they get outlawed.

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The true cost of going to the Airport?

With concern mounting for the future of the Planet it makes sense to make small changes that can have a big impact on the environment. Before you take your car on that next trip to the airport, city or docks, think about the true cost of running your motor vehicle. When you go on a trip anywhere the true cost is not just the petrol or diesel; you have to allow for servicing, insurance, tyres and depreciation in the total cost. The AA ‘Running Costs Tables’  show that the cost of running an average family saloon car is 44.99 pence per mile on an annual mileage of 15,000; to keep it simple, round it up to 45 pence per mile. The cost of you taking family and friends to the airport costs a lot more than you think. As an example if you travel 100 miles to get to the airport your total mileage is 200 miles, there and back; at 45pence per mile the true cost of the journey is £90. If you use the car parking; the average cost is £7.00 per day or £98.00 for a fortnight.

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Don't let Jet-lag or Tiredness Kill you

Many passengers returning from long haul destinations are unfit to drive. The effects of jet-lag or just plain tiredness means you may be a danger to yourself as well as others; if you drive after a long flight. Every day the travel news is full of accidents and crashes on the M1, the M25, the M6 to name a few; many of these accidents will have been caused by short lapses in concentration brought on by tiredness and fatigue; do you really want to risk it? It is far better to start and finish your holiday or business trip from home. Why not get one of the many professional taxi services available to drive you there and back; this way all the family start their holiday at the same time. Airport transfers can be quite reasonable, especially if you use services like LastMinuteCabs.com.

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You can expect longer waits at the Airport

With the changes in security after terrorist attacks we can expect longer delays at airports. The Immigration Service is now checking the passport of every passenger arriving by aeroplane in the UK. This means arriving passengers will take up to 45 minutes to get through Customs and Immigration; on a good day. This will have a knock on effect of car parks being full longer, taxis having to wait longer for their passengers and air travel will get even slower. Most passengers spend more time at the airport than they do flying. This will eventually eventually put pressure on taxis to increase their airport transfer prices and will see more taxis charging 'waiting time.'

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