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Jeremy Wrote:

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> Sue Wrote:

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> > unless you care about climate change.

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> Using streetcar might be more environmentally

> friendly than owning your own car, if it

> effectively discourages you from using a car -

> because it costs money every time. But if you

> already use your car only occasionally... I don't

> think the argument stands up.


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Fair point, my logic deserted me :-$

i'm also a massive fan of streetcar, been using their cars and vans for years now, in fact i beleive my o/h is using a streetvan right now to take a load of stuff to the tip! you do need to a book a week in advance to get cars at the weekend so the addition of some extra cars is much needed and much appreciated. during the week you can ususally find a car/van nearby pretty much instantly. We use it mostly for "big shops" at sainos, b&q, trips to the tip and ikea.
Streetcar's USP over other renatal companies is the convenience in tems of collecting, or for those moving a few bits and pieces for an hour or so. Otherwise for day rental I'd suggest people look to local hire companies, far more cost effective.

I really recommend streetcar. With lots of children doing different activities all in different places with different kit, using streetcar has meant we didn't have to buy a second car which for financial and eco reasons I really didn't want to do. Yes you do have to be a bit organised, but it suits us. Using one tomorrow and another point to take into consideration in the financial case is not having to pay congestion charge if you are going into town.


PS the cars are all new (ish) and much nicer than our car!

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