Showerthought: I picked a $200 monthly bus pass over a $450 car payment

Claire Mitchell · 2026-03-18T02:20:06.161933+00:00

My old car died in Seattle, and I had to choose between financing a new one or trying public transit full time. I went with the bus pass, and after 3 months, I've saved over $750 on gas and insurance alone. Has anyone else made a big switch like this and found hidden costs or benefits I should watch for?

margaret997mo ago

Ever think @ninasingh is onto something with the germ box thing?

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the_hannah6mo ago

Especially in a city where its raining half the year, germs don't care if you're on a bus.

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ninasingh7mo ago

Did the same thing in Chicago last year. Found I was walking way more, which was a nice bonus. Ever notice you get sick less often without being in a germ box all day?

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