We were thinking what was the difference between riding a bike or driving a car.
Besides the environmental and health benefits, what exactly was the economic advantages?
So based on commuting 10km to work, and 10km back over a 5 year period, this is what our science dept. worked out:
Total running cost 5 years Bike $2,730
Car Cost, Medium 1.6L to 2.6L, $30,000, Servicing, Rego, Fuel, Tyres (Data from RACV for 2011)
Total running costs 5 year Car $52,000
So per day Bike $1.60 vs Car $19.28
So which one would you choose?
I would choose a bike over a car most days, but due to weather, work, children and of course the idiot car drivers I have to drive more than ride :(
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