The Cost Breakdown Between Driving and Public Transportation Use
A 2023 study of 12 countries found that Americans are least likely to favor walking, train, metro, and bus travel over driving in a car. The age-old debate between car travel and other modes of transit often hinges on factors like convenience, cost, and environmental impact. While car ownership can offer some conveniences – and may be a necessity in transit deserts – the economic and social benefits of public transit can’t and shouldn’t be overlooked.