Why is the tube so expensive?

'In London, the operating cost of London Underground is completely covered by fare and other commercial revenue. In other countries, however, the cost is covered by a combination of fares, commercial revenue and government subsidy raised through taxation.

Is the Tube more expensive than bus?

Bus transport in London is cheaper than Underground travel, and the bus network is very extensive.

Is London Tube expensive?

The research reveals that prices for trips on London's subway are among the highest in the world. The cost of a single journey on the Tube costs £4.70, or £2.20 with an Oyster card, the most expensive of any city in the survey. The second costliest city for single fares is Berlin, where they cost €2.60 (£2.14).

Why is London public transport so expensive?

The government generally don't subsidise the cost of travel in the UK and for this reason transport is expensive in the UK. Within London, a journey costs a flat rate of £1.50 per hour. However, the price of taking a train in the UK is 5 times more expensive than in Europe.

Why London Underground is so expensive?

'In London, the operating cost of London Underground is completely covered by fare and other commercial revenue. In other countries, however, the cost is covered by a combination of fares, commercial revenue and government subsidy raised through taxation.

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Why is rail so expensive in UK?

Why are our costs so high? It's the mess of our system: too many companies, arguing over who should be fined if a train is late. And the government refuses to invest properly. At one point during the pandemic, passenger numbers dropped to 1872 levels.

Is Oyster cheaper than contactless?

There is a very small financial advantage to using a contactless card if you're in London for more than a week and travel extensively every single day (weekly capping) but otherwise it's no cheaper than using an Oyster.

What is the maximum charge on the Tube?

We set maximum times for all pay as you go journeys on the Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line and National Rail services. If you spend longer than the maximum journey time, you could be charged two maximum fares. A single maximum fare is: up to £8.90 in Zones 1-9.

Why is the Tube so loud?

The "rail squeak" as it is more technically known is what causes the noise in some areas of the network. It is created by the metal wheels against the curve in the tracks.

Why is London so expensive?

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The reason why London is the most expensive city int he world is because it is the financial center of all of Europe. London is much like New York City, but 25% more expensive in my mind. London faces a domestic demand curve and an international demand curve.

What is the cheapest way to get around London?

The cheapest way to travel is with an Oyster card. An Oyster card allows you to travel between all parts of London on the Underground, Trams (DLR), Overground, some river boats, Emirates Air Line, and the iconic red London buses.

Is it cheaper to get an Oyster card or a Travelcard?

As a general rule a Travelcard is more expensive than an Oyster card or Contactless payment card. The exception is if you make 3 or more journeys for 6 days or more within a 7 day period. In this case a 7 day Travelcard works out cheaper than an Oyster or Contactless payment card.

What happens if you don't tap out tube?

Charges if you don't touch in and out

If you don't touch in and out, we can't tell where you've travelled from or to, so your journey will be incomplete. Maximum fares don't count towards capping. If you don't touch in, you may be charged a penalty fare.

What happens if you forget to tap out?

If you forget to tap in or out with your contactless card you'll get the same maximum fare as you would with Oyster.

What happens if you tap in and out at the same station?

You can get a refund if you have been charged for touching in and out at the same station without making a journey.

Does an Oyster card save you money?

You can save 30% on Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes with our 18+ Student Oyster photocard. You can also use this Oyster card to pay as you go but you won't receive the 30% discount.

Is there a minimum top up on Oyster cards?

T he minimum automatic top-up on Oyster cards has been halved to £10 to help ease the cost of living crisis. Problems had emerged after Transport for London raised the threshold at which more money is automatically loaded onto the cards from £10 to £20 in 2019.

Why are UK trains 2022 so expensive?

Rail fares in England and Wales rise by up to 3.8 per cent, the biggest leap in almost a decade, to 'recoup' cost of pandemic. Fresh from a winter of train disruption caused by Covid and with commuters in the capital now caught up in Tube strikes comes the news passengers now face a huge rise in rail fares.

Why are trains so expensive 2021?

Fares usually become more expensive on the first working day of every year, but the 2021 rise was deferred due to the coronavirus pandemic. Bruce Williamson, of pressure group Railfuture, described the increase as "the usual annual punishment for rail passengers, just slightly delayed".

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