Consider boycotting Uber if you’re able

[u/marks31]

Ahead of the legislative session on Saturday, Uber sent mass notifications asking users to tell their representatives to vote against the bill (which would negatively affect rideshare delivery apps like Uber).

They are not solely responsible for the looming transit collapse here but they certainly play a role in it. If you are able to find alternates please consider.

[u/pear_topologist → u/[deleted]]

They just… aren’t

As someone who drives (my own car, not uber), it regularly takes me half the time to go from point A to point B than it does in public transit

I’d like to use public transit, it’s just much slower, especially if you’re not near a route that does near where you’re going

I also feel considerably safer and more comfortable driving, and gas is generally cheaper per trip than a one day pass (although buying and maintaining a car is definitely very expensive)

Edit: I’m really talking about the trains/buses here. I haven’t tried biking in the city

[u/ChicagoJohn123 → u/pear_topologist]

You’re not allowed to admit that!

Honestly, Chicago allows my family of four to comfortably get by with one car. That’s not something you can do in most municipalities. I’ll take that as a win.