What are the pros and cons of transport?

Answer 1

PROS

• when you ride the bus, you walk around more, free exercise
• You get to meet new people
• riding the bus is relaxing
• you can save money
• more people on the bus means less cars on the road, which means less traffic congestions
• more people on the bus and less cars also means less CO2 emisions
• no parking fees
• kids love to ride the bus and you don't have to worry about carseats
• if the bus becomes your only means of transportation, you don't have to worry about car insurance
• no maintenance costs
• reduction of dependence on foreign oil
• Seattle Metro buses provide regular service to parks, beaches, malls, movie theaters, ball parks, and even hiking trails. There are even discounts for children and families.
• Each transit system has their own web site, making for efficient trip planning

• CONS

• riding the bus can be time consuming
• if you get on the wrong bus, then you have to spend more money to catch the correct bus
• there are no carseats available for young children
• time restraints
• using a public mode of transportation takes planning
• you don't get to choose your environment
• there are no seatbelts for young chhildren
• riding the bus can be confusing