How do you get around?
#1
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How do you get around?
We live "out in the country" - and have always had to drive to get groceries, go to church, get gas, see a doctor, etc.
How do those of you that don't drive, and/or don't have a car get around?
When we were young - and had four kids - we had ONE vehicle that DH took to work. So I was essentially "stuck" at home until DH got home. Our "outings" were pretty much limited to church and grocery shopping back then.
I have no idea of how to get around using buses or subways.
How do those of you that don't drive, and/or don't have a car get around?
When we were young - and had four kids - we had ONE vehicle that DH took to work. So I was essentially "stuck" at home until DH got home. Our "outings" were pretty much limited to church and grocery shopping back then.
I have no idea of how to get around using buses or subways.
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Every way you can imagine since my childhood. Walking, buses, trains, cabs, someone else drives, our car when we got one, rinse and repeat. Where I live now there is no place to actually walk to, although it is a suburban area. We drive or take Uber if parking will be an issue. Would have to drive to public transportation. I've ridden buses since childhood, taken the subway to work for a few years from a different location, walked to and from the station on both ends. Buses and subways not hard if you get a map ahead of time.
#4
long ago when living in HOuston i rode the bus everywhere. Couldn't afford a car. Moved to Colorado, learned to drive there. so easy. no bad traffic like I live in now. I either drove or walked. bus service lacking and taxi service a laugh. now back in Texas everything is a long drive. no buses out here. i live just outside a city. having trouble finding another internet provider out here. silly but true.
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I only lived like that from the age of 13-16 - then I got a license and swore I would never be in that position ... I absolutely hated being dependent on anyone for a ride anywhere.
I didn't have a vehicle for 10 years, but I lived right in the city.
I did live in the boonies for 2 years, but without a car? Not a chance.
Kudos to you for being able to do it, I'd go stark raving mad! (And, it's funny, because once I am home from work I don't WANT to go anywhere, but the thought of NOT being able to go? Couldn't handle it LOL)
I didn't have a vehicle for 10 years, but I lived right in the city.
I did live in the boonies for 2 years, but without a car? Not a chance.
Kudos to you for being able to do it, I'd go stark raving mad! (And, it's funny, because once I am home from work I don't WANT to go anywhere, but the thought of NOT being able to go? Couldn't handle it LOL)
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we have very little bus service. when I was younger, I had to walk down to town to get a bus that took you to the Mall or a shopping center for .50. We still have the bus, but it's about $2 now. Very inconvenient because it's not always on time. If you have a place you need to go and the bus doesn't go, you're kind of up the creek. Taxis are always available.Everyone here has a car.
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#8
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I grew up in the country and currently live outside the city limits. I have always had access to car transportation with my parents and on my own after I graduated from college. I have never ridden a city bus nor taxi in my local area, although I have in other countries when I've traveled - not in a long time!
#9
We are in a rural type area. No buses or other public transportation. We have to drive everywhere. I don't want to have to depend on anyone else. If we live past us being able to drive then we will have to.
#10
There is a free bus service in the tri-cities area near me, has pretty good routes. Also a "feeder" bus service from farther out, but it costs money. I was looking at their website and they guarantee you a ride home in case you miss the bus for some reason. Good idea.
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