[Margaret Pilkington]

Neil, I think that when this figure was quoted, it not only looked at the cost of petrol but also the cost of parking, insuring and maintaining a vehicle....and for some, in London I guess you have to factor in the congestion charges....and while it may not be a quarter of your salary there must be people for whom this is, if not a quarter, a large proportion.
We all know that the media likes to sensationalise, and I would reckon there might be a bit of this going on too.....but the bottom line is that it costs folk to go to work.