I find it quite intriguing that so many people will go to such lengths to discuss this matter which is in the big picture of the world a rather trivial matter. All owners of cars in large urban towns and city's park illegally its a fact of life regardless of the country. These cars however will eventually be moved ... Full Comment>>

No different to the hoops Chinese have to jump through to visit the UK. So why not. If our home countries make it so difficult for Chinese to visit, why should the Chinese not do the same. I see no need for complaint here. Only peoples who have never seen the issues Chinese have to resolve to get visas to Europe for ... Full Comment>>

Maybe because he is a Merchant Banker Full Comment>>

Seems to me a paradox, moaning about moaning taxidrivers. Full Comment>>

Do you have data to back up your statement ? Vast amounts of electricity are lost during transport. I think you will find the IC engine is far more efficient when one considers the vast amounts of energy that are lost in the production of electricity and the transportation of electricity. Full Comment>>

Well electricity is not free, and it comes from a power plant. The energy to power the bike has been produced elswhere, not directly by the bike. It has been displaced that is all. And there are not only evironmental issues from non renewable energy but also so called " green energy" the laws of physics ... Full Comment>>

Three thumbs down but no comments. Seems a lot of people do not understand my statement Full Comment>>

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I fail to see where the non existent fuel costs come from. And also the environmental benefits. Full Comment>>

Sounds likemyou are having a real cracking time here !! Full Comment>>

Mike, I assume you are american. That statement based on European history is somewhat incorrect. Comparing the times European countries have fought for borders and expansion. Full Comment>>