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 like getting public transport so long as it is pre-planned and definite (I prefer train rides to buses) but I cannot stand it when they are super packed and busy as it gets so overwhelming.
I would love to be able to drive and even though I can technically drive really well according to my family and driving instructor, I keep failing my driving tests due to the pressure and stress on the day!
Living in the U.K. and having family in Ireland, getting the train and ferry is a far more civilised way to travel than flying - where possible I try to get direct trains and even better in first class or business class seats - on the ferry, I do like the first class lounge (bring the champagne and caviar lol) as I’m Uber classy lol