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Take a nap or scroll on social: How do your public transport habits compare to other readers?

You can make a saving of up to 65% by travelling with Expressway instead of by car.

WITH FUEL PRICES rising, we’re all looking for a way to get around in comfort without breaking the bank.

Shaking up your travel routine can be tricky. But whether you’re commuting to work or college, visiting friends and family, or just discovering a new place, the benefits of switching are hard to overlook.

Expressway has released new figures showing that you can save up to 65% on your journey by using their bus service instead of travelling by car. For example, a return trip from Dublin to Dundalk by car costs an average of €31.24, while a return bus trip costs just €16. If you’re travelling from Dublin to Donegal, the round-trip in the car costs an average of €80.84, compared to €32 via Expressway.

Of course, a bus trip is a personal thing. That’s why you can make it your own with onboard 4G wifi, charging ports and reclining leather seats – plus the ability to reserve and guarantee your seat online.  

So, how do your public transport habits compare to other readers’? Fasten your seatbelt and find out below…

Personal preference

When it comes to taking the coach, many of us have a specific place we like to sit, or certain amenities we like to have available. See how your preferences compare to other readers’…

TAKE A SEAT

You’ve reserved your seat online to guarantee your place on the coach. When you get on, how likely are you to choose a window seat over an aisle seat (10 being very likely)?

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ALWAYS ON

Travelling with Expressway means you don’t have to worry about using up your data or your phone running out of battery, with 4G WiFi and charging ports at your seat. How important is it to you to be able to stay connected for your whole journey, 10 being very important?  

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Kick back and relax

If you find yourself constantly moving from task to task or responsibility to responsibility, leaving the car at home and travelling via Expressway can be an opportunity to take time for yourself and to save money. But what does unwinding on the bus look like for you? Share your take below.

TIME TO RECHARGE

On a scale of 1 to 10, how likely are you to use your commute as a chance to have a quick snooze, 10 being very likely?

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RADIO SILENCE

You forget your earphones for your bus journey home. Rate how you feel below, with 1 being unbothered and 10 being raging.

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Getting things done

On the other hand, you might prefer to use this extra time to be productive and catch up on admin. See how you fare in comparison to other readers below. 

ON THE CLOCK

‘I use my bus journey to tick off things on my ‘to do’ list.’ On a scale of 1-10, how much do you agree with this statement (10 being strongly agree)?

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PLAYING CATCH UP

Travelling by public transport is a great opportunity to catch up on texts with pals, or to give someone a call. How likely are you to use your bus journey as a chance to talk to friends, 10 being very likely?

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Make a saving of up to 65% by travelling with Expressway. Find out how much your can save on your commute and book your tickets here

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