“I leave the car at home”: how free buses are revolutionising one French city

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20 pointstolien2 comments

I regard public transportation much in the same way people regard piracy. It’s a distribution, not a cost problem.

If taking the bus is a major pain then people will always opt for the easier method. And in most of our country outside urban centers, it’s a huge, time consuming pain.

Agreed... I used to live off of the Phoenix light-rail in Tempe. When I had to go downtown, or to the airport, I was more likely to take it. It was more convenient and less expensive than dealing with parking, etc. Any other time, I'd be more inclined to drive.

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