In this city, the right to own a car starts at $76,000. And that doesn't include the car | CNN Business
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Owning a car in Singapore, one of the world’s most expensive countries, has always been something of a luxury. But costs have now soared to an all time high.
  • qyron@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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    9 months ago

    With a fully functional, affordable, universal public transport system, owning a car is a luxury, not a need.

    • ByteWizard@lemm.eeEnglish
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      9 months ago

      With a fully functional, affordable, universal public transport system

      Y’all got any of them magic carpets? They’re just as real as this mythical perfect public transport system. And cars will always be more convenient. Convenience wins every time.

      • qyron@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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        9 months ago

        Eat it.

        I lived in a city, with a public transport system, and it worked. Nobody is speaking of perfection here.

        • ByteWizard@lemm.eeEnglish
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          9 months ago

          I live in a city, with a public transport system, and it’s terrible. Nobody but the poors bother with it as it takes HOURS longer than simply driving. This isn’t hyperbole, it’s actual trip times from actual trips taken.