On Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:40:35 +0100, The Natural Philosopher
wrote:

E.g. One thing that would help massively would be - say -
institutionalised hitch hiking. At say 10p a mile. If ou could stick
your thumb out at a bus stop or service station and be guranteed getting
a lift withing 5 minutes, it would be way more efficient than any public
transport scheme ever devised.

In this day and age, you've GOT to be kidding! Who would ever risk
either being picked up by a total stranger, or stopping to pick up a
total stranger? That idea would never fly.

MM