what's with people always being so dependent on their cars nowadays?
are you guys just too good for the public transit? I mean, my mom and dad both have their own cars... but my dad works abroad so I get his (*NICE*) car for 11 months of the year. I personally have no problem with commuting... I think it helps the environment and it saves me a LOT of money because I don't have to pay for gas/parking/maintenance/insurance/etc.
But right now, I am paying insurance on the car, and I rarely drive it... maybe 2-3 times a week at most. And that's only when I go out at night with my friends (since buses at night aren't very frequent). Anyway, I personally like commuting, especially when I goto school (25km away). By taking the subway down to school, I avoid the traffic jams on the freeway and I also get either some sleeping time or some studying time while commuting. The same is when I goto work, I guess I'm lucky that the subway station is connected directly to where I work, so it's very convenient.
But I guess there are exceptions... Some of my friends live in the newer parts of town where you have to wait 1/2+ for the bus ALL THE TIME. So that's when a car would really help. and short trips to the shopping centre are also more convenient with the car, especially when you're planning to bring home something big (like a barbeque or something). But generally, if it's not too inconvenient to take the bus, then why not do so? you'll be doing yourself and the environment a big favor.
btw, I'm no environment freak... I just think that SOMETIMES, you can actually benefit by leaving your car at home and taking the public transit.
JOHNNYKNOXVILLE - I'll be waving back with a big smile on my face.
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