Hopefully there can be more public transport. The problem at the moment with most public transport is that it requires a human driver. That makes it relativel

Hopefully there can be more public transport. The problem at the moment with most public transport is that it requires a human driver. That makes it relatively expensive for the transport of one or two people, or even 8 people. Some places have a partial solution (with driver) - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Share_taxi http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Share_taxi The main reason for owning transport is because it guarantees availability when you need it, especially where you are and where you want to go. You pay quite a bit extra for that, and it does get inconvenient (having to park away from where you want to be, dealing with traffic, insurance, maintenance etc). Mobile infrastructure is very good in places like you mention (good coverage, low price) so this is solvable.