> We absolutely should invest to make public transport faster, and thereby attract more riders. People don't use public transport because it is faster, but bec

> We absolutely should invest to make public transport faster, and thereby attract more riders. People don't use public transport because it is faster, but because it is consistent, it is cheaper than many other options and it reduces the stress of commuting. Being a passenger is much more relaxing than being the driver. Not having to find a parking spot is liberating for your mind. Not getting fines is good for your finances. Public transport doesn't attract more people because almost everywhere is at peak. NY subway, for example, moves 5.5 million people a day (the peak capacity is slightly above 6) but it is harder to make new lines or increase the number of rides, while with cars you just ride yours to the highway and stay stuck there in traffic for as long as needed. You can't stack trains like that or the delay of a single ride will cascade to the entire rail line possibly for many hours. People who prefer cars IMO are either outside of the public transport coverage, bad at planning or anxious.