I'm moving out june-july. I have no car and no license because my mother wanted to keep us ignorant so we would stay with her. Im moving into an income based apartment. I have a job interview that's 12 miles away from the apartment. What sort of transportation should I invest in for now? My ultimate goal is to get and learn how to drive a car, but that's more expenses on top of the possible ubers I'll be paying for to get to work. Should I focus on jobs that's perfect for biking or walking? Im lost here and the clock is ticking
>>34463508What about an e bike?
>>34463598I would need a beginner's guide on it. I'm unfamiliar with how they work. Would I need to be close to the job like with a standard bike? Or is it more forgiving? Could I get one from walmart, or do I need to invest a thousand plus?
>>34463617You can get an e scooter off TikTok for like 150 bucksThey go 15 mph>Could I get one from walmartProbablyFaster than a normal bike or walkingDo you have public transport in your city
>>34463634Could I drive the scooter on the side walk? I'd hate to be a casualty because of some idiot driver>public transportI believe so, but aren't they pretty unreliable?
>>34463508Billions of people take a bus, train or metro to work. Public transport availability should be a major concern in your choice of home and workplace.
>>34463681Idk what city you live in but bus/train beats walkingJust read the timetable for the bus route to your workplaceGoogle maps should show you a route
>>34463690>>34463689The bus looks good, but I'm concerned with how often it's late. Is that just a movie thing, or is the bus typically on time? And how do you pay? I don't want to look like a dummy when it's showtime...
>>34463733>how do you pay?Do they not have Google where you're from? I don't know how you expect us to know this when you haven't told us what country and city you're planning to travel in.
>>34463765Oh yeah, Austin Texas. That might've been important..
>>34463733It largely depends on the city. Here in Philly, PA, we use SEPTA. When there isn't a lot of traffic, buses usually arrive and leave within a 5 min. window of their schedule. It's during rush hour or when schools begin/end can you expect buses to run late. Septa charges $2.50 per bus ride plus 2 free transfers. Pic rel, you can pay by cash by inserting bills and coins in the money slot next to the driver. If you're going to be a regular, then I suggest getting a Septa key card at a kiosk and setting up an account (ugh I know). It works like a debit card where you can load money on it or get weekly/monthly passes for a small discount. Then, scan your card under the screen to pay for your ride.Bus etiquette tip: If you need to ask the bus driver something, don't get in front of the line and hold everyone up. Wait until everyone gets on, then ask. If the bus is headed to where you want to go, then pay your fare. If not, then step off tbe bus.
>>34463844I might have to get one of those septa cards if I choose to ride the bus. I thought there would be a card reader you could insert your own cards into. How are the fellow patrons like? I imagine unsavory people use the bus, but that might be just a stereotype I created from ignorance. I'm in Austin TX
>>34463871According to google, Austin uses CapMetro....and fucc...the prices and ride policy sounds better than septaBut essentially it sounds like the same: tap on the screen or the icon below that looks like a sound wave to pay.Unfortunately the unsavory types are more likely to use the public transit. They're mostly like the ones who leave trash on the bus, argue with the driver, try to fight other ppl, stink up the bus by not showering or wearing deodorant, spill drinks on the seats and floor, and worst case scenario: piss/shit on the bus. For the most part, if you mind your own business ppl will leave you alone. Most ppl riding the bus are decent folks and don't do the above. If you can save around $10K for driving lessons, a license, a beater car, and insurance, then I recommend that over riding the bus long term.
>>34463971Yeah, my ultimate goal is to get some driving lessons and snag a Honda Civic from market place for a few thousand. I appreciate you taking the time to help me
>>34464044That's one of the things about the internet that I love: being able to ask questions when you don't know who to askI used to have a 2006 Honda Civic. great car. I bought one in good condition from a dealership for $6K and paid $1K for the documentation fee, title fee, and all that jazz. I lived 10 mi. from work, and I paid $40 for a full tank of gas every 10 or 11 days. I paid $2K for 10 sessions of driving lessons including the road test, which was easier than the dmv. They let you use their car. The average person probably don't need 10 lessons, but I wanted to be prepared to pass the test.Insurance is going depend on where you live and number of claims made (aka accidents). I paid $2K for Geico for 6 months when I started. I got premium coverage in case if I ever got into accident. Pro tip: Always get collision coverage and a dash cam.Expect to pay for vehicle registration and safety inspection/emissions test every year, and changing the oil ever 3,000 miles.
>>34464400Do you have to pay all of these fees even if you're buying it second hand on Facebook?
>>34464461If it's a private seller, most likely not the documentation fee and taxes. You would still have to pay for title transfer fee, vehicle registration, and the license plate.
>>34464496I guess those make sense. While we're on the topic, is there a general rule when buying used cars secondhand? I heard something about the milage dictating how much it should cost, but I've forgotten it
>>34464544In general: lower mileage -> the less use the car gets -> higher price100,000 miles - is when cars really start to depreciate in valueAround 200,000 miles is pretty much the end of life for most cars except for Toyota and Honda. Those fuckers can reach 400,000 miles if you go overkill on the maintenance. If you find the VIN# of a car, check if it has a carfax that can tell you the car's history. You'd be paying hundreds more for your insurance if the car was in an accident. There's much more info about cars on the /o/ "auto" board including the process of buying cars.Best of luck anon
>>34464696Thanks for helping me this much man. It's not often I'm tempted to save a thread. Have a good one
>>34463733The bus company has a website. The website gives you schedules. It also tells you how to pay. There are probably signs telling you both things at bus stops.
>>34463818OP, I just took 15 seconds to google Austin Bus and got all your answers. I'd tell you, but that would deprive of the joy of using the internet for the first time in your life.
>>34466258I should have known googling "Austin Bus" would give me precise information on how to pay for the bus. Gosh I'm such a dummy. Thank you kind stranger
