Public Transport or Bicycle?

Posted by: sakib30994

5th Jan 2013 07:05am

I live in Eastlakes & travel to uni at Ultimo by bus everyday. The distance is only about 7 kms & it cost me around $50 a week. So will it be better to travel using a bicycle which is gonna cost me around $500. Also I need to travel at night, so I'm a bit uncertain whether to continue to travel by bus or getting a bicycle.

mustang6000

31st Jan 2013 10:29am

If my experience of trying to commute by bicycle can be an example..don't. Stick with the bus.
I used to live in Merrylands West several years age and had to travel 4 kms to work along Merrylands Rd. A number of times I was almost knocked off my bike or run down bi inconsiderate motorists, in addition the speed of the traffic meant that larger vehicles sucked you into their wash.
I tried using back roads of footpaths, but also gave that away quickly.
Ended up not being worth the risk to life & limb to try and be 'Green' and healthier.

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