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Old 07-08-2011, 09:44   #24
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Re: Poll: New bus station for Accrington

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Originally Posted by katex View Post
Thought this was interesting ... drop of 19% of young people taking their driving test since 2005 due to the cost of lessons, buying a car, etc. Do you think this could have a knock on effect and public transport will become more widely used ?

BBC News - Young drivers unable to afford cost of car insurance

My 21 year old granddaughter agreed with this in conversation yesterday. Even though she has in the past been offered driving lessons for birthdays, Christmas, etc., she never saw the point as couldn't afford to run a car when she obtained a driving licence.

Mind you, she is still a student and has the benefit of concessions on public transport.
...and not forgetting the biggest cost for young drivers, insurance.

Which can be astronomic.
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