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The basic issue in Europe is that train and bus travel is insanely expensive relative to air travel. That's why Ryanairs of the world even exist and are able to
by sfifs 7y ago
The basic issue in Europe is that train and bus travel is insanely expensive relative to air travel. That's why Ryanairs of the world even exist and are able to offer fares comparable to bus and train.
If governments are serious about making travel less environmentally stressful, they should consider underwriting rail infrastructure investment and just have the companies recoup operational expenses from fares.
- PeterStuer 7y agoRyanair exist because it bribes local politicians, dodges employment and compensation regulations, taxes local hospitality, receives massive, subsidies and is allowed to con its passagiers.
- vinay427 7y agoEven more expensive full-service carriers are sometimes less expensive and rarely more expensive than (in particular) high-speed train services. To make intercity trains worth it I typically have to buy the ticket well in advance when cheaper fares are available and I assume the flight prices won't decrease significantly due to their unpredictability.