I can't help but feel like this is a disingenuous criticism. The average American spends about 10pct of their waking life driving[0], nevermind the millions of

I can't help but feel like this is a disingenuous criticism. The average American spends about 10pct of their waking life driving[0], nevermind the millions of people spending their professional output driving trucks and cabs. Please note that society has found the status quo preferable to public transit, as much as you (or I) might disagree. [0]A 45 minute commute two ways + errands out of 16 waking hours. I for one would like that 10 percent of my life back.