| Change since | |
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1970 |
|
1990 |
|
1998 |
Coverage: United Kingdom
Source: ONS, DfT
- Public transport fares rose by about 75 per cent in real terms between 1974 and 2002. In contrast, the real cost of motoring has remained virtually unchanged despite an increase in the real cost of fuel over the last decade.
- Between 1998 and 2002, rail and bus fares increased by 4 per cent and 7 per cent respectively, while motoring costs decreased by 3 per cent. In the same period disposable income rose by 19 per cent.