I lived like this for a while, both in Hong Kong and in Los Angeles, with two kids. There's a sense to it.

But what's not discussed in this article is the friction of this sort of lifestyle. The time when you couldn't get the rideshare when you needed it. The time lost using less efficient public transport. The hassle you go through every time you need to do... anything.

And as the children get older? Well, the lifestyle gets old too.

Don't pay for what you don't need and won't use. I agree. Just keep in mind you're paying for more than just the few minutes you're actually in a car.