Slight thread drift here.
Taken from the article.
"In fact the reverse is true. Outbound tourism from Manchester costs the region millions of pounds in income exported to Spain, the USA and other destinations, unmatched by visitors to Manchester.
"Cheap flights cost our leisure industry millions as it's cheaper to fly abroad than take a taxi into the city centre."
So basically we should all stay at home and spend on stuff we alread have or have seen. And if taxis are so expensive who's fault is that!?
Idiot.....
Sorry, carry on.