03/12/2012
Keir MacKenzie investigates if parking fees are just a stealth tax; Richard Westcott asks if we're falling out of love with our cars; and Tony Blackburn finds out why drivers using the Dartford crossing are being forced to pay more.
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On the Move in South East England
Find out more about how travel patterns have been changing in your region
Which way forward for Britain's car and rail travel?
The BBC has been given the first look at research into something surprising that has been happening on Britain's roads over the past decade or more.
The figures suggest that we might just be falling out of love with the motor car - that the car might have "peaked", because the average number of miles we all drive has been virtually the same since about 2002.
Read the full story on the BBC News website from BBC Transport Correspondent, Richard Westcott.
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A new report looks into the theory that our average mileage might have peaked because the average number of miles we drive has been virtually the same since about 2002
Read more about the RAC Foundation research report and find out about your region.
Why are parking charges so high?
Paying to park is becoming more and more commonplace with traders claiming it is driving customers away from town centres.
BBC Inside Out visited Eastbourne where the pay-to-park scheme is about to be extended, while in Folkestone, Kent, it is causing anger among traders.
Watch a video feature on the BBC News website.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Natalie Graham |
| Reporter | Tony Blackburn |
| Series Editor | Linda Bell |
Broadcast
- Mon 3 Dec 201219:30BBC One South East
