Moderator Tommy 12,619 Posted July 25, 2023 Moderator Share Posted July 25, 2023 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,328 Posted July 25, 2023 Subscriber Share Posted July 25, 2023 Do tuktuks count? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 5,103 Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 I do if I can, I usually cannot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,360 Posted July 25, 2023 Subscriber Share Posted July 25, 2023 Now and then (buses) but if I can I would rather walk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,619 Posted July 25, 2023 Author Moderator Share Posted July 25, 2023 14 minutes ago, nudge said: Do tuktuks count? No. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Viva la FCB+ 2,557 Posted July 25, 2023 Subscriber Share Posted July 25, 2023 I used to when going to downtown Vancouver, whenever I went for like a Hockey or Soccer game, ocassionally when we did a special dinner. Once Covid hit I just didnt want to anymore. Started as a safety precaution but now I just dont like taking it unless I need to. Its horribly inefficient here but I still did it to avoid parking and driving downtown but I cant be bothered anymore. Maybe I just dont like people. Also in the last year or so theres been alot more stabbings and incidents on public transit...that certainly hasn't helped anything. Its funny whenever I go west in the States like Portland or Seattle Ive used transit to get around and it just reminds me everytime how shitty our systems here are. In the downtown core we have a skytrain (essentially faster monorails kinda or an above ground subway ish) and thats fairly fine to use but only for traveling in the downtown area, forget about any suburbs or if you have to connect with a bus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,190 Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 I used to when I was back in the UK. And also when I first moved to the US, the Bay Area had good public transport so why wouldn't I use it. In Southern California... not so much. I did when I lived in downtown San Diego, but only very rarely (the trolly doesn't go to too many places) and only when it would actually be convenient. The US is pretty shit for public transport tbh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,386 Posted July 26, 2023 Administrator Share Posted July 26, 2023 Only train/tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird Hewitt 1,282 Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Situational for me really. If I generally need to get out and about, I'll use my car for time and convenience reasons (can also be just as cheap as public transport as well, which says a lot). If I'm out with work and having drinks and the like, or my car is not worthwhile, I'll catch the bus (there's only one bus operator where I am, while the train is pointless as I'll need to drive or get a bus to the train station anyway when it's more convenient to just drive or get a bus the whole way). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil 1,179 Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 I use the metro in Manchester as it runs from down the road from where I live straight into the city centre. I can be there in 15 minutes for around £3-£4 but a taxi would cost me £25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 If it's good I enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coma 1,766 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 It doesn't exist where I live, therefore I own 2 cars. The American dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,328 Posted July 27, 2023 Subscriber Share Posted July 27, 2023 5 minutes ago, Coma said: It doesn't exist where I live, therefore I own 2 cars. The American dream. You monster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coma 1,766 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 1 minute ago, nudge said: You monster! Soon to be 3 cars! Eldest will be 16 soon and when he's ready to drive we'll have no choice. Pisses me off that this country wastes money by the trillions meanwhile we can't ride 20 minutes by train to downtown. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeKhrush 298 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 No because that will be like eating a bowl of cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,619 Posted July 27, 2023 Author Moderator Share Posted July 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, OrangeKhrush said: No because that will be like eating a bowl of cancer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeKhrush 298 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 1 minute ago, Tommy said: In that public transport in my country will get you killed in all kinds of horrible ways. The entire public transport sector of government is corrupt to the core, you have more chance surviving a russian roulette game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,190 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 1 hour ago, OrangeKhrush said: In that public transport in my country will get you killed in all kinds of horrible ways. The entire public transport sector of government is corrupt to the core, you have more chance surviving a russian roulette game. This is unrelated to public transit but in South Africa do they still have the cars with the flamethrowers to deter carjackings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 5,103 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 2 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said: This is unrelated to public transit but in South Africa do they still have the cars with the flamethrowers to deter carjackings? you what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,190 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 11 minutes ago, Spike said: you what https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blaster_(flamethrower) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 5,103 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 8 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blaster_(flamethrower) The older I get the more I understand why Queensland is full of Saffas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Storts+ 2,424 Posted July 28, 2023 Subscriber Share Posted July 28, 2023 Yes, every day. Best way to get around London 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 5,103 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 @Dr. GonzoIt could be false but I saw $120 parking in Seattle for the Taylor Swidt concert 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeKhrush 298 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 11 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said: This is unrelated to public transit but in South Africa do they still have the cars with the flamethrowers to deter carjackings? nope, this country is a gangsters paradise, where the criminals and government are in lockstep. the constant delays and riots when Jacob Zuma is expected to "have his day in court" is indicative of tribalism, this tribalism is manifest in the division within the ANC where it's a political power play between the Zuma cabal and the rest of the ANC. as for security and cars with flamethrowers, as mad maxish the idea is, the country is barely hanging on to even make vehicles a feasible asset. We average 4-6 hours of loadsheddding at minimum per day and as high as 12 hours when the grid is strained due to maintenance or sabotage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird Hewitt 1,282 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 16 hours ago, Coma said: Soon to be 3 cars! Eldest will be 16 soon and when he's ready to drive we'll have no choice. Pisses me off that this country wastes money by the trillions meanwhile we can't ride 20 minutes by train to downtown. Wait what? It's really that bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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