Q wrote to uk.transport.london on Tue, 2 Nov 2004:

In reply for the other post - I will either have to find someone who is
going in to the office from my end of the world, or ill have to fork out £35
(is it double on Xmas day for private hire?) for a cab to get me from home
to the office...

Surely your employer is aware that public transport doesn't run on
Christmas Day, and either makes appropriate arrangements, or compensates
you for the expense?
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"Mrs Redboots"
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