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Also light transport works great for for single people and dinks. Once people have kids they likely would want a car. By that time you don’t want to do daily s
by mc32 2y ago
Also light transport works great for for single people and dinks. Once people have kids they likely would want a car. By that time you don’t want to do daily shopping and you don’t want to carry four bags of groceries on a bus, plus on average a couple of times a month you need to transport bulkier items -yes you could rent a car for that each time, but people like ad hoc convenience, they don’t like planning things in advance, if they can avoid it.
- te_chris 2y agoNot at all. Transport is great for families. Get your groceries delivered. Cargo bikes exist as well.
- mc32 2y agoDelivered groceries are more expensive, not everyone can afford the prices plus the expected tip. A beater auto is affordable for most families. People with dough won’t mind the extra expense, that’s usually a given.
- techterrier 2y agonot in the UK. its an extra couple of quid for the delivery.
- amrocha 2y agoI really don’t think you can argue that buying a car for groceries is cheaper than getting them delivered every once in a while. Even just in terms of gas and taxes it’s already more expensive.
- Gasp0de 2y agoA cheap car costs around 300€ per month (including taxes, repairs, loss of value, etc.), or way more if you drive a lot or if you have a car that is new-ish. I don't think that 4-8 deliveries per month would cost more than 80€ per month in delivery cost. Also, what's keeping you from going shopping by bike? We do it all the time.
- Ajedi32 2y agoAlso an e-bike in the snow or pouring rain is miserable if it even works at all. There are some situations where they're great, but cars are just a lot more flexible. One vehicle that does everything.