SPT Joining up Journeys

Cutting Commuting Costs

Running a car is becoming increasingly expensive but there are lots of practical things you can do to cut the cost of your commute.

Car sharing could cut your costs in half, leaving the car at a Park and Ride and catching the Subway could help avoid city centre car parking charges. You can make big savings on train, subway, bus and some ferry journeys by purchasing a ZoneCard.

“I’ve switched to the bus and halved the cost of my commute”
Neil Sturrock, Newton Mearns

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Steps to reducing commuting costs

fastest, easiest route into town.

Park and Ride

Park and Ride and avoid city centre parking charges. Not only could you save money you could get into town quicker by Subway or train.

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Zone Card

Zone Card

Get up to 50% off unlimited travel around the Strathclyde area on rail, Subway, most buses and some ferries. It really helps to join up your journeys.

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Walking and Cycling

WALKING

If you include walking as part of your daily travels it could make a big difference. It's good for your wallet, and your health and the planet!

CYCLING

Why not incorporate cycling into your daily travel routine? Compared to a car the running costs are virtually nil.

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Car Share with SPT

Journey Share

Car Sharing is a great way to cut travel costs. If you want to find someone to share a journey with SPT JourneyShare can make it happen.

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