The OP was comparing out of pocket transport expenses versus “free” public transport, attempting to make an argument that us dumb Americans have to pay for some

The OP was comparing out of pocket transport expenses versus “free” public transport, attempting to make an argument that us dumb Americans have to pay for something that someone else can get for “free”. It’s not a valid argument. They both cost money, figure out what that amount actually is before making arguments about relative cost.