Everything is becoming more expensive, and we are all finding ways to try and save the pennies.

It’s a constant worry for most of us when we hear there is a chance the country is heading into a recession.

With the cost of fuel increasing, many of us are looking for alternative and cheaper ways to travel.

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Here are five cheaper and more environmentally friendly ways to travel round Watford.

ArrivaClick

With ArrivaClick you have the option of being picked up as close to your home as possible and taken as near to your destination.  

All you have to do is download the ArrivaClick app and set up an account.

Watford Observer: ArrivaClick busses can pick you up close to home. Picture: Simon Jacobs ArrivaClick busses can pick you up close to home. Picture: Simon Jacobs

You have the option to pay as you go, or you can buy a commuter pass.

A weekly commuter pass that covers a limited two rides a day costs £27. A weekly unlimited pass for unlimited rides all week costs £35.

Beryl Bikes

You might have seen people riding the green bikes in Watford and wondered what they are.

It’s Watford’s answer to London’s Boris Bikes – Beryl Bikes.

Watford Observer: Pay as you ride is an option for Beryl Bikes. Picture: Beryl BikesPay as you ride is an option for Beryl Bikes. Picture: Beryl Bikes

Download the app for free and find out where the 76 bike bays are around town.

The pay as you ride option costs 5p per minute, with an unlocking fee of £1.

The minute bundles are:

100 mins - £5

200 mins -£10

300 mins - £15

400 mins - £20

Remember to put your bike back in a Beryl Bay or you will be charged extra.

Busses

A Watford PlusBus ticket gives you unlimited bus travel on Arriva, Carousel Buses, GreenLine, Mullany's Buses, Red Eagle, Red Rose Travel, Sullivan Buses, Uno in and around Watford town.

Watford Observer: Watford PlusBus covers an array of services in Watford. Picture: Watford Borough CouncilWatford PlusBus covers an array of services in Watford. Picture: Watford Borough Council

Day prices:

Adult - £3.80

Child - £1.90

Railcard holder - £2.50

Season prices:

Season prices for adults (children half adult season ticket prices)

7 days - £17.10 (£3.42 a day)

Month - £65 (£3.25 a day)

Quarter - £182 (£3.03 a day)

Annual - £684 (2.85 a day)

Not included are school services, including Red Eagle route R3; Mullany's Buses 'Harry Potter Tours' route 311; Sullivan Buses routes 306C & 951 and TfL routes 142, 258.

Car sharing

It’s often something used by staff who work in big organisations such as the NHS, but its worth seeing if there are other ways you could use this idea.

Watford Observer: Car sharing can be a good way to save money. Picture: PixabayCar sharing can be a good way to save money. Picture: Pixabay

Why not ask a neighbour if you can car share when doing the weekly food shop?

Or perhaps when taking the children to school?

Remember, Covid is still an issue, so keep the windows open.   

Walking

We can’t forget to mention this free option, which also helps with your fitness.

Watford Observer: Watford council is improving some of its walking routes. Picture: PixabayWatford council is improving some of its walking routes. Picture: Pixabay

It’s good to know that some of Watford’s footpaths are currently undergoing a revamp as well.

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