I could afford a car and I also live in a big European city. But a car is a huge hassle here. Just trying to figure out where to park the thing every time is a huge stressor. I'm so glad I don't have to deal with that anymore. Nor the fuel, the fines, the maintenance, the insurance, the road tax, the parking fees all that stuff. I could afford it but I'd rather spend it on something I actually enjoy.
replyPublic transport here costs a fixed fee a month for which I couldn't even top up a quarter tank.
I need only one crowded Tube ride without air conditioning before a meeting for the total cost of car ownership to appear like an incredible bargain.
replyOh the tube here has aircon everywhere. A bit too much even, you get this cold shock every time.
replyIt sounds like a dream. Well air-conditioned public transport can certainly be a wonderful experience. I was a huge fan of the MTR when living in Hong Kong.
replyUnfortunately those implementations are far from the norm though, but of course all of these networks are seeing gradual upgrades.
Nobody uses it, it's too crowded
replyPeople mostly use it because they can’t afford the better options.
replyMcDonald’s is also extremely popular, as are Coca Cola and Bud light.
I extensively use public transit. While the cost savings are certainly nice, it is just soo much more comfortable.
replyToday I spent half my workday on a train going +200km/h to visit my parents. The alternative would have been an excruciating 6 hour car drive
> Today I spent half my workday on a train going +200km/h to visit my parents. The alternative would have been an excruciating 6 hour car drive
replyYou are describing an experience which couldn’t be further from the norm in Europe.
How can it be crowded if nobody uses it?
replyIt’s a famous “Yogi-ism”[0]
reply> On why he no longer went to Ruggeri's, a St. Louis restaurant: "Nobody goes there anymore. It's too crowded.”
that's the point.
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