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sunglasses90 t1_iyn27xl wrote

Reply to comment by Rubysdad1975 in Is the Metro subway dying? by Rubysdad1975

It’s mostly Covid. Covid reduced ridership so much that it became exponentially less safe to ride public transit. Driving is safer on a day to day basis. There used to be safety in numbers, especially during rush hour.

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Beneficial-Pickle787 t1_iyniwvq wrote

Driving is actually much more dangerous, especially as people have been speeding more and more.

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sunglasses90 t1_iynrewy wrote

From an accident perspective yes. I avoid downtown as much as possible these days and drive very defensively. From a crime perspective the car gives you added protection. You’re better off locked in your car than standing alone waiting for public transportation.

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Beneficial-Pickle787 t1_iypjonc wrote

It’s actually not as clear cut. Cars are targets for carjacking, and people will assume you have $ if you’re getting out of a nice car. In Baltimore the perception is, if you’re taking public transit, you’re probably poor.

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