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My personal observation is that it's somewhat about control. With public transport, I have no control over the delays; If there's a delay, there's more or less
by genocidicbunny 3y ago
My personal observation is that it's somewhat about control. With public transport, I have no control over the delays; If there's a delay, there's more or less nothing I can do about it. If driving, I can maybe choose an alternate route, and even if I can't do that, at least I am in control of the vehicle and _I_ am the one making the decisions.
A related behaviour I've observed is how some drivers prefer to be moving very slowly rather than being in stop-and-go traffic, even if both end up getting you to the same destination.
- UtopiaPunk 3y agoI suppose there's a mental framing aspect to feeling "in control." When I am in traffic behind the wheel of my car, I feel utterly stuck. Practically, I can do nothing but drive the vehicle and maybe listen to a podcast. When in a bus or train, I can read a book, play a video game, or answer emails/texts on my phone. If I'm on a really long journey, I can take out my laptop, connect it my phone's hotspot, and work on a project. Although, admittedly, waiting on a delayed train or bus in inclement weather can be pretty lousy. Having sheltered bus stops or indoor spaces (like a cafe) near stops/stations can make that experience much more comfortable.