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But then where do people without cars keep all of these necessary items? I live in an urban area, I own a car, and I have almost nothing in it besides a car sea

But then where do people without cars keep all of these necessary items? I live in an urban area, I own a car, and I have almost nothing in it besides a car seat. Taxis have killed ownership in places where taxis are more convenient than car ownership. As ride sharing becomes more ubiquitous—especially as self driving vehicles move into the space—that's going to become a reality in more and more locations.

dsfyu404ed 8y ago
>But then where do people without cars keep all of these necessary items? They just don't carry them. If it starts raining and you didn't bring an umbrella then oh well, you get wet.
ghaff 8y ago
First of all, I just have the car customized for my needs. Cables for electronics, roof rack and cradles for kayak and canoe, seat covers, etc. Then I tend to keep rain gear and various equipment related to the current season's sport so I don't need to remember to put it in the car when I go out. Various spares of things like glasses in case I forget. Things like jumper cables, windshield fluid, and warm clothing in case of problems. Do I need to keep all that in my car? Probably not and maybe I wouldn't if I lived in a city and just needed a car for basic transport now and then. But it's convenient and it describes how pretty much everyone I know uses their car--especially if they have kids. And, as I said elsewhere, I actually expect self-driving will tend to cause people to spread out more and create even more incentive to make cars a customized self-contained work and entertainment space. Added: More transportation options definitely make a difference at the margins, whether it's a second family car or dropping an infrequently used automobile in the city. I know a couple in SF who don't own a car but depend heavily on a combination of biking, short-term car rentals, regular rentals, and Uber/Lyft. Pre-Zipcar and Uber/Lyft I'm guessing they'd still have a car. On the other hand, I live in a semi-rural area and I'm going to own a car pretty much no matter what other options you introduce.

dsfyu404ed 8y ago

>But then where do people without cars keep all of these necessary items? They just don't carry them. If it starts raining and you didn't bring an umbrella then oh well, you get wet.

ghaff 8y ago

First of all, I just have the car customized for my needs. Cables for electronics, roof rack and cradles for kayak and canoe, seat covers, etc. Then I tend to keep rain gear and various equipment related to the current season's sport so I don't need to remember to put it in the car when I go out. Various spares of things like glasses in case I forget. Things like jumper cables, windshield fluid, and warm clothing in case of problems. Do I need to keep all that in my car? Probably not and maybe I wouldn't if I lived in a city and just needed a car for basic transport now and then. But it's convenient and it describes how pretty much everyone I know uses their car--especially if they have kids. And, as I said elsewhere, I actually expect self-driving will tend to cause people to spread out more and create even more incentive to make cars a customized self-contained work and entertainment space. Added: More transportation options definitely make a difference at the margins, whether it's a second family car or dropping an infrequently used automobile in the city. I know a couple in SF who don't own a car but depend heavily on a combination of biking, short-term car rentals, regular rentals, and Uber/Lyft. Pre-Zipcar and Uber/Lyft I'm guessing they'd still have a car. On the other hand, I live in a semi-rural area and I'm going to own a car pretty much no matter what other options you introduce.