Published on 12, July, 2020
How do you get about and are you happy with your mode of transport?
I used my legs, pushbike, moped, buses and trains until 17 years ago when I got my 1st car.
Now my car has died and I don't anticipate being able to drive again, for various reasons.
I'm wanting to make the best of this - far less expense and what I find the unpleasant experience of driving and grappling with other aggressive drivers.
I might get fitter.
I do have a couple of people who would be willing to give me lifts when necessary.
Any upsides anyone can see to me being car free, but also, what about you?
ps. I no longer work, so that's a huge advantage when not having your own transport.
I'm low tech now.
I walk mostly, to work as well, if the weather is good, although it takes a while!
Or cycle. I learned as a child, but didn't cycle again until, a couple of years ago, I started using my mum's old bike, thinking I'd fall off - but it came back to me after a few tries. Now, as when I first learned, I'm struck by how much quicker it is than walking!
I have my license back, but hardly drive now. Mostly, there's no need.
I think, Oh I'll drive next time I go up to Scotland- but so far, it's still the train.
Change is hard!
Pegg said:Oh I'll drive next time I go up to Scotland- but so far, it's still the train.
I've only been twice, by plane.
I'd love to live closer.
Pegg said:Now, as when I first learned, I'm struck by how much quicker it is than walking!
Yes, I used to love cycling but after my moped accident I became wary of being on a bike in Portsmouth.
It's the most densely populated city in the UK outside of inner London I think, so a nightmare for traffic.