Taxi or train - coronavirus risk? (UK)
Post date: 2020-07-01 00:16:57
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Which is likely to be lower risk - a 50 minute train journey or a 35/40 minute taxi ride?

Unexpectedly, I need to get myself to London's Stansted airport tomorrow morning. I am trying to figure out whether it is better to take the Stansted Express airport train or a taxi. The train takes a bit longer and will mean more people are around, but it's unlikely to be super busy and therefore social distancing should be manageable. The taxi is quicker and involves contact with fewer people but that contact is closer.

In both forms of transport, masks are mandatory. We would open windows in the taxi if at all possible. Prices are basically the same.

(And yes, there will be a flight at the end of this, but I'm just thinking about exposure minimisation)

Is there a clear winner here on relative risk? What would you do?
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