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Originally posted by island911
I've got to say, you really did elegantly word the sentiments; "ah, just let the poor-folks wait for a bus! . . . it will be good for them"
Capt. Carrera really nails the broader issue here. IMO.
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it's better to have good public transport available in an area , than to force people into buying an expensive car, and related costs, insurance , road tax, maintenance, fuel
not everybody can find work within walking distance of their home
and not everybody can afford a car when they are unemployed
over here, i could basically have no car
and still take on any job in the country
sure it would be a pita commute
and trains are definately a drag compared to having my own personal transportation
but it is definately possible, and many people do it, it's not a "poor people" thing, it is however the most "social" form of transportation... a car per definition is not and never will be
and for the record, busses aren't the most important part of public transportation
trains, metro's and trams are, they run on tracks, and if done well are very safe, efficient and punctual
they also run on electricity , so they do not rely on combustion fuels or any other type of fuel they need to carry themself
which mean you don't waste energy , to carry the energy