[Peakoil] Rising petrol prices are prompting Melburnians to abandon their cars in favour of public transport

[Antony Barry]

More Melburnians taking the train


Rising petrol prices are prompting Melburnians to abandon their cars  
in favour of public transport, according to new research.

Statistics released today by public transport operator, Metlink, show  
patronage on trains, trams and buses grew 6.2 per cent in the year to  
June 30.

More at http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/more-melburnians- 
taking-the-train/2006/09/05/1157222121032.html?from=rss

Tony

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