Re: Sydney airport railway - effect on buses

[dbromage@fang.omni.com.au (David Bromage)]

David McLoughlin (davemcl@AXE*THISiprolink.co.nz) wrote:
> David Bromage wrote:

> > I don't know how it might affect taxis. This is not really a valid
> > comparison, but the Heathrow Express has really cut into the London taxi
> > business. It's 15 pounds one way from PAddington to Heathrow, compares
> > with 40 pounds for a taxi.
> > 

> Ye gods, that £15 must be the most expensive public transport fare in
> the world. The LT bus is only about £2 for the same trip isn't it? 

I don't know about the LT bus, but it's £12 on the express bus.

> What's the tube? £3? 

But takes 4 times as long as the Heathrow Express.

> Why would anyone use the train for such a short distance for such an
> exhorbitant fare? Are cab drivers highwaymen?

Until recently, taxis pretty much had the monopoly on non-tourist traffic.

Cheers
David