FabSwingers.com forum: Could you live without your car

By *usman 199 OP Man
over a year ago

Stockport

I couldn't for sure .

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Yes but not as easily and conveniently as I do now.

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By *lephantisMan
over a year ago

Oxford

I sold mine two years ago and never replaced it. I walk or get the bus for shortish distances, and take the train for long distances. I've been thinking of joining a car pool, though.

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By *uietly_KinkyMan
over a year ago

High Wycombe

Technically yes, but it would destroy what little remains of my social life.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I live in Cornwall, so absolutely not x

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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago

Fabville

No.

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

all loved up

No I could not.

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By *ainbow_RoadWoman
over a year ago

Brighton

No. I live in the arse end of nowhere and there's no busses.

Also... kinda hard to carry the volume of tools I need for work on a pushbike

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By *entleman of FortuneMan
over a year ago

Hull

Absolutely not last bus into village 3pm, 10 miles to next bus stop, same for nearest shop and I work 35 mile away.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I didnt start driving for many many years so yes but id hate every second now i do its like the internet i never got that until my 30s the eithdrawals would be torture now

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By *nusualpairCouple
over a year ago

Preston

Not without a lot of added stress and time wasted!

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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago

Shrewsbury

Not where we live now no.

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By *ed MartinMan
over a year ago

Shefford

I did when I lived in London, but where I am now, I’m 20 minutes from the nearest train station, there’s no bus service, the closest basic shop is 10 minutes away…so…No!

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By *ustincider888Man
over a year ago

Preston Ish

Yes, I only drive my van these days

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

I haven't owned one for well over 15 years.

I'm insured on my partners but to be honest it's rare that i use it for a journey thst I couldn't do on my bike or on public transport.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I could, but my fun quotient would be severely reduced.

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By *riel13Woman
over a year ago

Northampton

I don't drive, so yes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am currently!

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By *ustme34Man
over a year ago

Bradford

I could as id just use the motorbike. But i wouldnt want to give the car up

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

Never had one! Can't miss what u never had! Would miss my bycicles though x

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By *ris GrayMan
over a year ago

Dorchester

I could really but i need it for work

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By *ellhungvweMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham

I live in the middle of the countryside. There is no meaningful public transport (basically it doesn’t exist) so if you don’t have a car your life is very limited.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Easily. zi don't have a car

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By *mily36CWoman
over a year ago

. (or anywhere beginning with B..!?)

Yep I've got a couple of motorbikes to tide me over ...see, I knew that midlife crisis would payoff in the end

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By *cottishguy9Man
over a year ago

North Ayrshire

Not really I need it to get to work but it sits at work all week as I drive for a living

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

No, it's essential to do my job.

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

all loved up

To be fair even if I didn't need one I wouldn't. My cars are something I don't just drive.. they are something I cherish.

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By *sBlueWoman
over a year ago

Up North

Nope deff not

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By *es_ivebeen_hereb4Man
over a year ago

I'm always around here

Not at all as I need my cars for my business

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No but we need it for work.

Miss S x

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By *jekimMan
over a year ago

Wigan

I do haha

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By *istyPeaksCouple
over a year ago

braintree

I have to do house visits for work so I need it for that.

But otherwise I’d manage. But I wouldn’t have a job. And that I do need

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Technically I could. But I would find it very difficult and would end up spending many, many more hours on or waiting for public transport.

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have done for the past 7 months and it was hell.

Now I have two cars because fuck that happening again

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By *angtidy42Couple
over a year ago

Redditch

If i still lived and worked in London then yes, but not since i moved to Redditch.

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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago

Durham

It would be impossible for us to.

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By *ris GrayMan
over a year ago

Dorchester

"I have done for the past 7 months and it was hell.

Now I have two cars because fuck that happening again"
you have an automatic

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have done for the past 7 months and it was hell.

Now I have two cars because fuck that happening againyou have an automatic

I know!

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By *HICKCHOCMan
over a year ago

Motorwayroadtrip

No.

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By *BootyfulDayWoman
over a year ago

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I don’t have a car….I occasionally rent and oh my days it’s so much fun and handy! But where I live and with how convenient everything kind of it, it wouldn’t be worth it….maybe if I won the lottery

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By *anae21Woman
over a year ago

Nearer than you think

No. Public transport is not first for purpose around here

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By *ictoria_1976TV/TS
over a year ago

Lanson

"I live in Cornwall, so absolutely not x"

Same here, may as well live on the moon when it comes to public transport!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes, but I'd probably invest in a moped /scooter!

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By *ty31Man
over a year ago

NW London

Yes, in theory. Although it would limit my opportunities for work, so it's a No in practice. At least for now.

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By *usman 199 OP Man
over a year ago

Stockport

"Yes, but I'd probably invest in a moped /scooter! "
funky moped ?

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By *elvet RopeMan
over a year ago

by the big field

I'm a bit remote- we have a bus....once a week- it turns up randomly at whatever time they fancy from the look of it

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By *icolerobbieCouple
over a year ago

walsall

Nope, and wouldn’t want to.

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By *estless nativeMan
over a year ago

near Glasgow

Yes, been doing that for over a decade.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes, but would get very wet sometimes, would use my motorbike for travel everywhere.

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By *he Gentleman CallerMan
over a year ago

Southampton

"I sold mine two years ago and never replaced it. I walk or get the bus for shortish distances, and take the train for long distances. I've been thinking of joining a car pool, though."

Me too, but also use the bike a lot..it's great release not to have one

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I thought I could as I hate driving, car were in garage for 2 weeks an felt restricted.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

yes.

but id have to quit my job, maybe move city, move kids to new school...

so.... tough

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes, but I'd probably invest in a moped /scooter! "

That’s what I would definitely doo

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire

Got a new job in Liverpool, if I moved back to the City then I could easily live without a car. But if I stay in Cheshire a car makes life much easier.

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

Sure I've done it before and just borrowed someone else's

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By *ove2pleaseseukMan
over a year ago

Hastings

"I couldn't for sure .

Car yes Van for work tools ETC no

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No, not round here. Where I grew up I never had the need to drive, public transport was more than sufficient. Moved to Wales (not city based) and everything is so much more difficult without a car.

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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago

Near Wells

I ride a motorbike a lot, so I think I could live without a car. But I love going to Clubs and weekends away, not always practical on a motorbike, especially as living in the country with no public transport.

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By *den-Valley-coupleCouple
over a year ago

Cumbria

In Cumbria there is little to no public transport so no chance it's that bad we have one each

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By *itonthesideWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

Haven’t used my license in over 10 years

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No, I would lose my livlihood.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I didn't start driving until I was in my 30's but I lived in London and never really needed too.

I'm glad I did learn as I wouldn't be able to live where I do now without a car.

I love the freedom a car gives you also.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I could, but woundnt want to

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By *anielpiercedMan
over a year ago

by the seaside

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

No. Public transport round here is too inaccessible for wheelchairs.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Self employed gardener and handyman so def need a car or van.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Someone nicked mine..... So yes

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By *leasure supplierMan
over a year ago

Hastings

Nope.. I love my car.. lol

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By *iltsTSgirlTV/TS
over a year ago

chichester

Nope

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By *tarr619TV/TS
over a year ago

Warrington

Nooooo how would I get to work I ain't getting the bus

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By *ittlebirdWoman
over a year ago

The Big Smoke

I would be alive yes. But I would have to walk a long way

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

I could, as long as I had a motorbike.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes I could as I don't do much driving now anyway

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

No. I'd have to walk to the local corner shop. Absolutely unacceptable.

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By *randMrsNorthernCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire

From a practical standpoint, hell no.

…and because we are petrol heads, HELL NO!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd be so lost without my bat mobile.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Quite honesty I could not live without it, I’m a lad that lives quite rural in Northern Ireland, over here there’s a kind of car culture amongst lots of Young adults over here. I’ve spent the guts of ten grand modifying and getting my car to sit how I like it and taking it to shows/meets. As someone thats had mental health problems the only thing that I had to concentrate on was my car and honeslty I wouldent be here today with out it, I know some people are going to look at that and think “what a saddo” but hey it’s just how I feel

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Sold mine in November and haven't replaced it yet but plan to before summer. I only spend 50% in the uk , busses are awful but walking is good for up to 30mins then Ubers or friends kick in.

For longer journeys train and Ubers either end works okay and often faster.

Online food shopping helps and I do less frequent unnecessary trips now.

It’s ok a little bit more time consuming & additional planning needed but doesn’t stop me doing anything.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As a child we didn’t have a car. Twenty two before I had one.

Love cars but never lost my past and walk for miles with my wife and remember the days of corner shops.

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By *i1971Man
over a year ago

Cornwall

Having been in cities in the past, I managed without one as the public transport was great. To get around London is a breeze.

However, I moved to Cornwall many years ago, and the public transport just isn't adequate for my needs. They're trying & is better than it used to be, but everywhere is so spread out that it feels like a "mystery coach trip". Much simpler and far more time efficient getting from a-b with the car. I may pick up a motorbike again as well at some point.

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Maldon and Peterborough

Not in a month of Sundays.

It's about the only fun I have atm.

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By *oubleswing2019Man
over a year ago

Colchester

I have a few friends who live in Billericay or Chelmsford and commute to the city for work by train. Some in their late 40's now. None drive. Never had the need to. So yes, it can be done if you live in a place with decent public transport.

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By *aughty_Smooth_OperatorMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

I did for 3 years only got another in May last year

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

Yes as long as the trains are running

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By *ris GrayMan
over a year ago

Dorchester

"I have done for the past 7 months and it was hell.

Now I have two cars because fuck that happening againyou have an automatic

I know!

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cmon you've got used to it now

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Around here good lord no

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By *ris GrayMan
over a year ago

Dorchester

"Around here good lord no "
you cycle don't you?

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By *ris GrayMan
over a year ago

Dorchester

"Around here good lord no "
its very flat in norfolk

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Definitely not.

It's almost like being a disability while living in Cornwall.

I do like my freedom

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Around here good lord no its very flat in norfolk

The Romans liked it here

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Yes I could, only need it for weekly food shop. That can be done in a few trips. Close family can be visited by walking to/from them. A walk into town is possible. Would take about 30-45 minutes.

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By *ris GrayMan
over a year ago

Dorchester

"Around here good lord no its very flat in norfolk

The Romans liked it here "
you got long straight roads?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Around here good lord no you cycle don't you?

Yes but it’s tremendously treacherous , pot holes

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By *iss.ddWoman
over a year ago

Leeds + Newcastle

No, couldn't work, commute, get to my home, family etc

I'd have to change pretty much everything I do to work round not having a car and it would cost me massively more than running the cars

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By *ris GrayMan
over a year ago

Dorchester

"Around here good lord no you cycle don't you?

Yes but it’s tremendously treacherous , pot holes

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hey not as treacherous as the back roads of lanzarote (papagayo)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Around here good lord no you cycle don't you?

Yes but it’s tremendously treacherous , pot holes

Our roads are almost not meant for any vehicles!

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By *lick 10500Man
over a year ago

PRESTON

No Definitely not in Fact, Come February the 15th am hoping off having 2 Cars ?? I know, and Feel the More Cars ?? I have the More I will Definitely feel Complete……………..

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By *y3942Man
over a year ago

hastings

i would rather have one. only been driving a few years, but the difference was obvious. now, having sold my car several months back, i am reminded how much they are useful. bad bus service. rain, snow and wind. needing a lot more time to walk places that can be a few minutes by car. its a very useful tool.

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By *ecky and justCouple
over a year ago

Godalming

Live without our cars…?

No..

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By *rontier PsychiatristMan
over a year ago

Coventry

I was brought up on the road. For me a car is freedom. Its that freedom to just get in a car and go anywhere I want, when I want. I know that sounds selfish but it's a freedom I would keep at all cost.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No! How else would I get to meets????

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By *etcplCouple
over a year ago

Gapping Fanny

Yes!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No, I just bloody bought a new one! What a waste of money that would be

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London

Yep, pretty easily in London. Just the long journeys that would become more of a pain.

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By *un-n-frolicsMan
over a year ago

London

Don’t have a car, so not that hard.

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By * and M lookingCouple
over a year ago

Worcester

Not a chance.

How could anyone really rely on public transport?

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By *ingerie whoreTV/TS
over a year ago

kirk hammerton

"Never had one! Can't miss what u never had! Would miss my bycicles though x"
you like a good ride then lol x

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By *gent CoulsonMan
over a year ago

Secret hideaway in the pennines

I have not had one for the last 18 months

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By *avexxMan
over a year ago

cheshire

not at the moment need it for work..

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By *weetkitten65Woman
over a year ago

Halifax

Yes...as never had one

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By *elloIntrigueMan
over a year ago

North West UK

No, I rely on my car for all my transport, it would severely affect what I could earn and I wouldn't be able to help my parents as much.

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By *piderBunnyCouple
over a year ago

Back of Nowhere and Beyond

I did for 2 years. Granted, one of those years was 2020.

Posh

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By *icolerobbieCouple
over a year ago

walsall

It’s a nightmare going dogging without one.

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By *arkus1812Man
over a year ago

Lifes departure lounge NN9 Northamptonshire East not West MidlandsMidlands

No.

Public transport in my area is crap and about to get even worse.

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By *RANDMRSJAECouple
over a year ago

chester

Now I’m working from home, my car sits on the drive most of the week. The van is essential.

Yes, I could do without it for the practical stuff and there’s no way I’m going for a night out in the van

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By *rispyDuckMan
over a year ago

Chinese Takeaway near you

I could but it would be a struggle

. Trains I have no issues but buses! Oh hell no. Last time I sat opposite an old lady who started at me for 35mins grinning & rubbing her thigh! She looked like an old witch you'll see in a Hansel & Gretel horror movie

. Wasn't sure if she was horny or hungry to have me in a stew

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

No need for one. Bus and train good around me. If I ever need a car, I'll hire one. No desire to own one again

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