REPO Man wrote:I always thought that no one drove in New York because there was too much traffic. And that those that did mostly did so for work.
Like everything else in life, it depends.
When I used to work in NYC, I’d take mass transit (bus to Manhattan; train getting around Manhattan). Friday’s I’d maybe drive in since day parking rates were cheap enough for a day (not everyday as the costs would add up). Given the effects of the pandemic and the increase crime rate, especially in the public transportation sector, I would be uncomfortable taking the bus and completely avoid the train. If my job asks me to go back to the city to work again (they won’t but if they did), they better pay me enough to cover gas, tolls, and parking. Public transportation is not an option.
If it’s a one time trip, I’ll drive. Even during the weekdays. Driving during the weekends is more forgiving however, because you can park in the streets in places like SoHo.
