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Comment by inigyou

21 hours ago

because it has other people on it? personally I find that sitting down and getting passively carried near to my destination is way less stressful than paying attention to the road that whole time - not to mention finding parking. You don't end up exactly at your destination, but a little bit of walking is good for you.

Assuming you live in a locale with a reasonably efficient system. I've heard some horror stories about north american public transport. Other countries tend to do much better with timetables and routes.

I've never caught a train nor a bus in my life and intend to never do so. I value my privacy and don't want to get stabbed or sit on a chair where someone has pissed all over.

  • You've never tried it but are still convinced it's a hellhole? I took a bus and train downtown yesterday and it was a perfectly smooth experience. And at least as far as I noticed, nobody stabbed anyone or pissed in any seats.

    You should try expanding your horizons a bit.

  • Tell me you're an American that lives in a 100% car dependent community without coming right out and saying it. Say no more, we get it.

    • Am European, at least in the big cities, public transport is mostly not worth using unless you are too poor to afford better options.

      Too crowded, too hot, there’s a decent chance of arriving at your destination drenched in sweat. Not to mention how absolutely gross the people sitting next to you will often be.

      I’ll happily take a few parking fines every day rather than getting in the tube.

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