How do you get around daily?

3 years ago by omenmis to c/citylife

Just wondering how people here get around day-to-day.

I personally try to use a bike as much as possible, but end up driving because of the structure of US suburbia and being the friend with a car™.

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RiseAndShine 1 point 3 years ago

I get 90%+ of my trips around by walking and biking, occasionally by public transport and only a few times per year I need a car. Living in the Netherlands.

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anthr76 1 point 3 years ago

Do you own a car? I seemingly starting to find myself in a similar situation and wondering should I just ditch the car.

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RiseAndShine 1 point 3 years ago

No, I don't and I haven't felt the need to buy one either. For the few times that I do need a car I'm lucky enough to have family living close by that is always happy to let me use their cars. But even if I didn't have family living close-by renting a car a few times a year is probably way cheaper in my case than buying and maintaining my own car. Owning a car does have some advantages, but in my case I think the disadvantages outweigh the advantages. Disadvantages are things like: Extra costs for buying the car, maintenance, parking and insurance. Taking up extra space in a crowded city and bad for my health if I get too much used too it.

I would buy one if I really needed one for a job, but so far I really don't need it (and I could always still buy a car if I do need it more often).

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