>Many of us have cars that remain at home much of the day. Even more so since I started taking public transit and bicycle to work. What's the point of the seco

>Many of us have cars that remain at home much of the day. Even more so since I started taking public transit and bicycle to work. What's the point of the second car? I'm genuinely curious as I don't have a car (I live in a big European city). Can't you carpool or get a cab when the need arise for a second vehicle?