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> The other thing that has not been mentioned so far in this sub-thread (but maybe elsewhere) is that public transport is very relaxing. No it’s not. In NYC it
by rayiner 1y ago
> The other thing that has not been mentioned so far in this sub-thread (but maybe elsewhere) is that public transport is very relaxing.
No it’s not. In NYC it’s crowded, loud, and full of weirdos. You often have to stand and can’t get a seat. You have to really get good at tuning everything out. Meanwhile, driving (especially with supervised self driving or even modern adaptive cruise control and lane keeping) is quieter, has better climate control, and you can listen to a podcast or music without headphones.
- keeda 1y agoMatter of personal preference I suppose. I don't mind standing, the crowds were manageable, and in a decade+ of getting around in the NY/NJ public transit system I only ever recall a handful of "weirdos" and they always kept to themselves. On the other hand, I still have nightmares of being stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic cursing the circumstances that forced me to take a car instead of public transit. I didn't even have a car the last 5 years I lived there, saved a decent amount in parking fees too.