JejuneRacoon t1_jec668n wrote on March 30, 2023 at 11:03 PM

Reply to comment by Demaio54 in Because so many locations require cars to get around, motor vehicles are a tax that disproportionately penalize poorer people. by wfezzari

Lmao you think public transportation is good? Or cheap?

reyarama t1_jecdcss wrote on March 30, 2023 at 11:55 PM

I think you’ll find getting a bus is quite a bit cheaper than buying a car

Demaio54 t1_jec77yh wrote on March 30, 2023 at 11:10 PM

I take it every day, and while it’s not cheap it’s effective… nothing is cheap The cost of living obviously makes up a larger % of income when income is lower That isn’t rocket science

Shower thought ‘Milk is a tax that disproportionately penalizes the poor’

xdaemonisx t1_jec8vwi wrote on March 30, 2023 at 11:22 PM

It’s the cheaper option (at least, around where I am) when you factor in things for a car like maintenance, gas, and insurance. I think on average I spend about $200 a month on my car (that I own) whereas public transportation is like $60 for an unlimited monthly pass. Having a car is a huge convenience, though.