I disagree, but for personal reasons which I don't know how widespread they apply: 1) I travel frequently, for instance to the SV area which provides a good ex

I disagree, but for personal reasons which I don't know how widespread they apply: 1) I travel frequently, for instance to the SV area which provides a good example. I opt to rent a car 95% of the time for my (US) trips, and the reason is that I prefer to move freely. When you're on the whim of an Uber (and in the States you usually can't walk anywhere), it's psychologically unpleasant having to rely on someone to constantly pick you up from somewhere. So much more liberating to have a car parked and move when you please. 2) When you end up moving, you can joyride, which I often do.