Using Public Transportation Saves More Money than Using Private Vehicles: Is It True?

[Suba]

Everyone has a different opinion, many people prefer to use private vehicles such as motorbikes or cars, they also have the perception that using private vehicles will be cheaper than public transportation such as buses or trains, more flexible because it can reach routes that are not served by public vehicles, using public transportation often has to change vehicles because it has a different destination route. However, many people also think that using public transportation will save more money, because it does not require parking fees and paying for toll roads. So which one do you think is right?

 

[Min George]

For a single person, it is better to use public transportation. It is cheaper. But not for a family.

 

[Nomad]

Yes, that's true. But you might also have to spend more time commuting and sometimes time is also money.

 

[Springtime]

Here, owning a private vehicle is expensive. Other than the purchase cost, maintenance and parking are also expensive. It is much cheaper for a person to take public transportation.

 

[Starmix]

Despite having a car, but sometimes ride on a jeepney, it's economical. But the problem is it keeps on stopping and driving is too slow, boring. I prefer to drive to avoid getting late to work.

 

[Stardom22]

Of course yes. Private owned vehicles cost so much on the gasoline. With the public kind of transportation, it's very cheap because the cost of the petroleum is being shared among the pasangers

 

[freelancermaria]

Owning a car can be expensive because you need to cover maintenance costs, buy fuel, pay tolls, and parking fees. Sometimes, commuting might be a better option. However, the choice often depends on the location. In some areas, public transportation is inadequate, which forces people to take cabs, which can be pricey.

 

[Augusta]

Public transportation, by contrast, is significantly more affordable. Instead of paying for ongoing car-related costs, passengers simply pay a fixed fare for their journey,