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That's one reason why I have no interest in purchasing a car or even getting a driver's license. If I can live in a walkable area with public transit and just w

That's one reason why I have no interest in purchasing a car or even getting a driver's license. If I can live in a walkable area with public transit and just walk or take the train/bus everywhere, I can save an enormous amount of money by not owning a car. If you're not using a car on a regular basis, it is probably much cheaper to just sell the car, cancel your insurance and use Uber or Lyft when you do need a car.

Broken_Hippo 4y ago
Living in such an area is a luxury. I didn't have access to this stuff until I moved out of the US and into a larger town. Small to medium sized towns in the Midwest aren't exactly known for having public transportation or things conveniently located. Sure, the small towns are walkable, but you might have to drive 25 minutes to buy shoes. And even here, if I move out of town, I realistically will need a car. But it isnt a given since I'm also more likely to have access to intercity bike paths, trains, and a few inconvenient busses.
dazc 4y ago
You should get your licence and own a car for a year - just a cheap one. Then see how enthusiastic you are about public transport and taxis. Fancy a day at the beach, a trip to see friends/relatives, just a day off for the hell of it. All of this is a snap decision if you own a car and a pain in the arse if you don't.
- cbozeman 4y ago
  Couldn't agree more. Even in a "walkable" city, like say Miami, you still want a car for a multitude of reasons.
  - panick21_ 4y ago
    American standards for walkable and normal standards for walkable aren't the same.
- plorkyeran 4y ago
  I had a car for about five years, and now haven't for about ten. I don't miss it in the slightest. Maybe in the days before convenient short-term rental carshares I'd want a car for those rare trips that really benefit from one, but it's not actually a big deal to walk a block or two to pick up a car for the day.
- panick21_ 4y ago
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- earthling8118 4y ago
  I've owned a car for a decade now. Within the past year I finally moved somewhere with access to transit. It's been the greatest thing ever. The transit here isn't even that good, but it is entirely liberating compared to driving. I can get basically anywhere I need and I don't have to pay attention to the road at risk of my life. My vehicle is just an expensive toy to me at this point and I'd rather it not exist. I don't want it. At all.
- ThePowerOfFuet 4y ago
  This is hugely dependent on where you are; living in a major city in western Europe, a car is a ball-and-chain for me because the transit is fabulous and dirt cheap (and alcohol isn't a factor).
cbozeman 4y ago
Someone really needs to pioneer Car-As-A-Service, but I guess that's what Elon Musk is trying to do with Tesla Autopilot... after all, if you have a car that can be summoned in an app, you can just use it when you need it, then send it on it's way once you're done.

Broken_Hippo 4y ago

Living in such an area is a luxury. I didn't have access to this stuff until I moved out of the US and into a larger town. Small to medium sized towns in the Midwest aren't exactly known for having public transportation or things conveniently located. Sure, the small towns are walkable, but you might have to drive 25 minutes to buy shoes. And even here, if I move out of town, I realistically will need a car. But it isnt a given since I'm also more likely to have access to intercity bike paths, trains, and a few inconvenient busses.

dazc 4y ago

You should get your licence and own a car for a year - just a cheap one. Then see how enthusiastic you are about public transport and taxis. Fancy a day at the beach, a trip to see friends/relatives, just a day off for the hell of it. All of this is a snap decision if you own a car and a pain in the arse if you don't.

cbozeman 4y ago
Couldn't agree more. Even in a "walkable" city, like say Miami, you still want a car for a multitude of reasons.
- panick21_ 4y ago
  American standards for walkable and normal standards for walkable aren't the same.
plorkyeran 4y ago
I had a car for about five years, and now haven't for about ten. I don't miss it in the slightest. Maybe in the days before convenient short-term rental carshares I'd want a car for those rare trips that really benefit from one, but it's not actually a big deal to walk a block or two to pick up a car for the day.
panick21_ 4y ago
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earthling8118 4y ago
I've owned a car for a decade now. Within the past year I finally moved somewhere with access to transit. It's been the greatest thing ever. The transit here isn't even that good, but it is entirely liberating compared to driving. I can get basically anywhere I need and I don't have to pay attention to the road at risk of my life. My vehicle is just an expensive toy to me at this point and I'd rather it not exist. I don't want it. At all.
ThePowerOfFuet 4y ago
This is hugely dependent on where you are; living in a major city in western Europe, a car is a ball-and-chain for me because the transit is fabulous and dirt cheap (and alcohol isn't a factor).

cbozeman 4y ago

Someone really needs to pioneer Car-As-A-Service, but I guess that's what Elon Musk is trying to do with Tesla Autopilot... after all, if you have a car that can be summoned in an app, you can just use it when you need it, then send it on it's way once you're done.