I have been actively taking public buses since the spike…
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I have been actively taking public buses since the spike in gas prices, and my wallet is less thinner but my psychological well-being has vastly improved!!!
Update: Wow! Did not expect the overwhelming positive response. I thought I was the only one in this community. Thank you!
Public transit in America is absolutely horrendous, and this is not compliment.
I do own a car, but I am grateful that there is public transit service near my home.
It is definitely not convenient, and requires research and planning. If planned really well, its actually timely, but will never beat the time when driving in car-dependent city.
Waiting for the bus though absolutely sucks, and there were a few times I was stranded for almost an hour because I miss my transfer.
The nearest bus stop is about a 15 minute walk from my home, and the bus frequency is only every hour, but it does take me to my destination (work, gym, grocery stores, post office, doctor's office, mall).
However, its the positive things that I'm surprised with. Not only I save on gas and wear & tear on my car, but I feel a little bit more pleasant, less angry, less tired, and somewhat fulfilled at the end of the day.
I get my steps and the actual bus ride itself is relaxing to the point I catch a quick power nap. I also don't road rage at all when the bus is stuck in traffic, its annoying but not rage-inducing.
For folks lamenting high gas prices, explore your public transit options.
#finance
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Update: Wow! Did not expect the overwhelming positive response. I thought I was the only one in this community. Thank you!
Public transit in America is absolutely horrendous, and this is not compliment.
I do own a car, but I am grateful that there is public transit service near my home.
It is definitely not convenient, and requires research and planning. If planned really well, its actually timely, but will never beat the time when driving in car-dependent city.
Waiting for the bus though absolutely sucks, and there were a few times I was stranded for almost an hour because I miss my transfer.
The nearest bus stop is about a 15 minute walk from my home, and the bus frequency is only every hour, but it does take me to my destination (work, gym, grocery stores, post office, doctor's office, mall).
However, its the positive things that I'm surprised with. Not only I save on gas and wear & tear on my car, but I feel a little bit more pleasant, less angry, less tired, and somewhat fulfilled at the end of the day.
I get my steps and the actual bus ride itself is relaxing to the point I catch a quick power nap. I also don't road rage at all when the bus is stuck in traffic, its annoying but not rage-inducing.
For folks lamenting high gas prices, explore your public transit options.
#finance
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