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<blockquote data-quote="vantexan" data-source="post: 5488912" data-attributes="member: 24302"><p>Are you in an urban/suburban area?&nbsp; Because someone who lives 20 miles out of town won&#039;t have the time or patience to wait for a taxi.&nbsp; I&#039;ve been in half a dozen countries where the majority of people didn&#039;t own cars.&nbsp; They took buses, combis, or taxis.&nbsp; Taxis were cheap.&nbsp; When I was in Argentina recently I could take a taxi about a mile for about the equivalent of $1.70.&nbsp; I think you&#039;re assuming that&#039;s what everyone will want.&nbsp; It&#039;s great to have that option but people who could afford them owned their own vehicle.&nbsp; You might want to get up early to go fishing or have a picnic by the lake.&nbsp; Drive over to the next city to a restaurant you&#039;ve heard about.&nbsp; Rush immediately to the hospital because your mom just had a stroke.&nbsp; The reasons are endless for why people want their own car.&nbsp; And people who have to take public transportation of any sort long for the day when they can have their own vehicle.&nbsp; Not to mention all the jobs that&#039;ll be lost from dealerships, parts manufacturers, parts stores, mechanics, etc.&nbsp; Be careful what you wish for.</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="vantexan, post: 5488912, member: 24302"] Are you in an urban/suburban area? Because someone who lives 20 miles out of town won't have the time or patience to wait for a taxi. I've been in half a dozen countries where the majority of people didn't own cars. They took buses, combis, or taxis. Taxis were cheap. When I was in Argentina recently I could take a taxi about a mile for about the equivalent of $1.70. I think you're assuming that's what everyone will want. It's great to have that option but people who could afford them owned their own vehicle. You might want to get up early to go fishing or have a picnic by the lake. Drive over to the next city to a restaurant you've heard about. Rush immediately to the hospital because your mom just had a stroke. The reasons are endless for why people want their own car. And people who have to take public transportation of any sort long for the day when they can have their own vehicle. Not to mention all the jobs that'll be lost from dealerships, parts manufacturers, parts stores, mechanics, etc. Be careful what you wish for. [/QUOTE]

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