Who doesn't own or have access to an automobile?

That Lady in PA said:
Grocery delivery is spotty and unreliable where I live, and there are ZERO doctors who will come to my house.


Also, no busses here, very very few Ubers, and cabs/taxis are just for veterans. No bike lane, and often no "sides of the road" to even walk on (no sidewalks either!).
One truly needs a car and/or many very good friends/neighbors.
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This is all true if you live very rural. I could see that not having a car would be very inconvenient in that case.
Living in the city has advantages but I prefer where I live now.

I live in the country but Im right outside a larger city and a small town so I have access to most things.
Theres no sidewalks here either. I dont know about ubers and such since Ive never used one.
I could get grocery delivery but I make myself go to the store to get me out of the house.

Visiting Physicians is a service where the doctor comes to your house. I see they have them in PA but Im not sure
if they service where you are. Heres what AI says.

AI Overview
Visiting physicians in Pennsylvania provide home-based primary care for homebound patients, chronic illness management, and specialized in-home care. Major providers include the UPMC Home Visit Program, Visiting Medical Group (serving Philadelphia), Primary HomeCare (Elkins Park), and HarmonyCares, which accept Medicare and private insurance. [1, 2, 3]
 
My advice is to keep your car as long as you feel you comfortable driving it.

I reached a point almost two years ago where I started at times to feel a little uncomfortable while out and about
doing local shopping etc.
I didn't have any accidents or near misses or whatever you would like to call it.
I knew where I was going.....but
.......my body was giving me subtle signals.

I just drove locally for shopping and appointments and friends who were close to my area.
Then one day when I was parking in my underground spot and had to take three shots at it
to get it straight I knew it was time and so it was gone within a week.
I hate online shopping.
I miss my trips to the dollar store. I miss my trips to the charity shops. I miss my trips to the library.
I miss picking up my friend who didn't drive to take her shopping or small trips.

I hate having to arrange with the Handivan to get to appointments but I am also grateful for the service.
It takes so long to get there and taxi drivers are not helpful these days where a walker is involved
and yes some of them don't know how to be polite and assist with the doors etc.

Just my rant friends
 
I sold my car 4 years ago when I could no longer strp up to get into it. For the last 4 years I have used instacart and my housekeeper to take me places and deliver groceries. I have a couple of friends who would take me anywhere but I hate to bug them. I don't go out much as I am a loner and have been since I was born.
I order most things online and am very happy.
 
MarciKS said:
I didn't want an older car cuz they seem to have more problems. I wanted something that would be in better condition and last a little longer.
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But if you are only driving it once or twice a week and you keep up on maintenance, it can hold up quite well. An older well-maintained Toyota will probably have fewer problems than many newer cars.
 
Me! I don't have a car and actually chose not to own one when I moved here. I hadn't been driving anyway when I was with my husband. He did all the driving. I knew I could live here comfortably on my SS if I did not have one. Plus I would not have to go outside when it snows to move it so they can plow. I still have my driver's license but haven't driven in over 7 years. I could never afford the expenses that go along with one since I live alone. I don't miss it.

I use grocery delivery, medical transportation to appointments, buy online with everything delivered to my mailbox and public bus transport. Also I live downtown right in the center of our small city. I can walk (with my walker) to the county office building, the library, 4 parks and many other places.
 
I never felt comfortable behind the wheel, though I took driving lessons, the drivers test 3 times,failed
I'm a life long walker if it wasn't too far I'd walk one way to a small grocery store, then take the local bus transportation home In 2020, my friend,Mary {lives in the same apt complex where I used to be},offered to take me where I needed to go,she knew I didn't drive.We have continued to do this but not every week
Two yrs ago when I moved here to Canterbury Woods-Gates ,part of the package deal is using the Gates van take residents to dr's appt/ grocery shopping etc,have to let them know in advance. They drop us off, when we're ready, call front desk,one of the maintenance guys will pick us up
I'm thinking of all the money I'm saving by not having a car especially now with so many distracted drivers talking on their cellphones
 
Michael Z said:
But if you are only driving it once or twice a week and you keep up on maintenance, it can hold up quite well. An older well-maintained Toyota will probably have fewer problems than many newer cars.
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The truck I had before this one was used. It didn't start giving me trouble until after it was over 100K miles. Used bought from a dealership can be trouble free.

Wait, the Bronco I had before that truck was also used. No problems from it either.
 
Michael Z said:
But if you are only driving it once or twice a week and you keep up on maintenance, it can hold up quite well. An older well-maintained Toyota will probably have fewer problems than many newer cars.
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I'm not. Driving every day and can't afford all that extra stuff with my other bills.
 
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