Hi All,
i wonder if I could use community wisdom re: options how to commute to school/back with two children.
my older one is now 3 and we’re driving to/from on most days (15-20min up to 30 door to door at most in am), around 15-20 in pm. We do it 3 times a week. We also have an option to take the bus (4 stops) and then tube (3 stops) which is also around 30-35 min. The bus bit is usually a walk 15 min adult pace, I thought of using scooter but it’s up and wonhill and rather bad pavement, significant traffic etc.
next year my older one will go to reception so will need this 5/week and I’m planning to put my then 2 y/o into nursery on the same place. Whilst driving will probably remain preferred mode of transportation, there will be days when I will need to head straight to work after drop off, and I’m unable to leave the car in the area as it’s either resident permit or up to 4 hrs paid parking.
cycling probably not an option as route is dangeorous+2 children. I was thinking sth like Thule chariot cross 2 but then tube station does require 1 flight of stairs. Bus connection extends journey to 40 min and that’s w/o traffic.
any other parental hacks?