Cars Run Over Buses

Cars run over Buses

It is the speed of the wheels that ignites excitement; it is the sound of the engine that attracts attention, and it is the grip on the steering wheel that gives the sense of control. You will never experience these ideals by riding the public transportation. As someone who took the public transportation and as a driver, I know the financial issues and environmental effects of owning a car; however, there are still advantages of cars that run over public transportation.

As a driver, I know it can be a hassle when finding a parking spot in busy urban areas and paying for the parking fee can sometimes be pricy. However, you will most likely arrive at exact destination whereas public transportation will drop you off several blocks away. In addition, though the fare is cheaper than the parking fee, you struggle with the weight of purchases from a mall or grocery store while taking public transportation. In worst-case scenario, you might need to stand up when the carriage is crowded. I remember the last time I had to carry five bags of grocery with both hands while struggling to stand still on a bus. In addition to the humiliation of falling every time the bus pulls over or speeds up, the bus never stopped at my house. After all the standing and falling, I still needed to walk over a block or two to get to my doorstep.

In addition, owners of automobiles do not need to worry about the schedules of bus and do not need to panic for missing the last available train. Owning a personal automobile gives consumers the option to manage their time without the variables of a late bus, missing a bus, public arguments, budget shortage, etc. Taking into consideration, when a bus is late, you are late for your job interview,...

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...aying is that you should consider buying a car so you can experience the ideals I mentioned; also, take the advantages that a car has over public transportation. It is unnecessary to pick one and stick with it, but I would definitely recommend you to own a car. Even if a car doesn't exactly suit your living standards, you can combine it with public transportation.

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Cooper, Mary H. "Energy and the Environment." CQ Researcher. DePaul University Libraries, 3 Mar. 2000. Web. 15 Aug. 2011. .