Public Transport

I have just returned from visiting a major city in another state which, unlike my own, has great public transport. And it was great.

Here in my home town, where I am now, if I want to go somewhere I either drive or use a taxi and my city does not have much of a taxi service; for philosophical reasons, I do not use ride-sharing / app-based services. So I must factor in parking and parking fees, the cost of operating a vehicle (which according t the IRS is 70 cents a mile) and the time lost while doing so, and I must refrain from a glass of wine with lunch.

On my trip, I could take a bus for a couple of dollars, and be chauffered to my destination. I could read a book, make notes for my next opus, save money on parking and have two glasses of wine with lunch.

I do know that individual experiences will vary but, on this occasion, I found the freedom from the burden of driving to be refreshing. Note to myself - make more use of the public transport we still have.

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