Transport-as-a-Service versus personal ownership of cars

[Vodka]

suppose in the near future the Ubers are running on self-driving cars. would you give up your personal car for the convenience and lower cost of TaaS?

just think about it. no need to buy a car and insurance. no need to deal w/ parking. no need to drive! (and deal w/ idiot drivers, road rage, etc). don't have to deal w/ car maintenance, fender-benders, accidents, etc.

this would free up TONS of space that's currently being used as parking would lessen cars. improve traffic. reduce pollution

i think i like the idea, but might still own an electric dirtbike or something

[dr. d]

i have experienced having to go somewhere, and no vehicle available. no uber, no grab, no taxi, no for-hire-car available!
and this is not an uncommon experience.
if i can be guaranteed transport vehicle at my beck and call, at all times and any time, with minimal waiting time, fine. i'd gladly sell my car.

[SidCoronel]

just think about it. no need to buy a car and insurance. no need to deal w/ parking. no need to drive! (and deal w/ idiot drivers....

Vodka,

Im an Uber driver and my I.Q. is 137, what's yours?

[vinj]

I think the bottomline is if there reliable and safe access to mass transport or services, people will use their cars less or even give them up entirely. In the past, a lot of my officemates would take the MRT then when services deteriorated, that's where i saw people start buying their own cars or more cars.

[uls]

there are people who believe in a Jetsons / Star Trek utopian future

there are people who believe in a Mad Max / Fahrenheit 451 dystopian future

[StockEngine]

self driving uber? uber just making money with LTFRB in charge? not gonna happen in pinas 😅

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[mda]

Vodka,

Im an Uber driver and my I.Q. is 137, what's yours?

I think he was referring to having to deal with other idiot drivers on the road...

Jeepney driver, trike driver, bus driver, other 'tards on the road in general...

[ssaloon]

I think the bottomline is if there reliable and safe access to mass transport or services, people will use their cars less or even give them up entirely. In the past, a lot of my officemates would take the MRT then when services deteriorated, that's where i saw people start buying their own cars or more cars.

THIS.

It's basically what's already happening in Singapore. Efficient public transport system has relegated car ownership to a luxury rather than a need.

[_Cathy_]

Nope. I could probably take public transportation to and from work but I would still keep my car. I go home to Laguna regularly and it's hard to commute long distance.

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[shadow]

Yes. Downsize. I'll only keep.one vehicle.


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[ice15]

THIS.

It's basically what's already happening in Singapore. Efficient public transport system has relegated car ownership to a luxury rather than a need.

The government is pushing for less privately owned cars, but in reality, those who do not have cars cannot afford it. No other reason.

COE (the right to use your car for 10 years) is crazy expensive, cars are heavily taxed, there's ERP (toll) everywhere and they just required Euro-6 cars (means cars like the Vios and the Mobilio are out!)

***back to the thread...

Yes, I will still own a car even if public transport becomes super efficient.

It's going to point A to point B freely in your own terms.

I might not use it everyday, but the car is just there...

I've mentioned (a lot of times)earlier that I used to take the MRT when it was new and fare was more than Php40... It was fast and clean, I left my car at SM North (parking was free beside Super Sale)... Then they (I can't remember if it was Erap or GMA) decided to reduce the fare, and I was back to driving my own car to Makati.

[kinyo]

good idea yan TaaS ... sure I would use it

But i'm not selling my car! I like driving and have full control of my travel.

[vinj]

I've mentioned (a lot of times)earlier that I used to take the MRT when it was new and fare was more than Php40... It was fast and clean, I left my car at SM North (parking was free beside Super Sale)... Then they (I can't remember if it was Erap or GMA) decided to reduce the fare, and I was back to driving my own car to Makati.

It was really a dumb, populist move to reduce the MRT fare, if you ask me. My take: the fare should be commensurate to what it costs to maintain the darn thing and let those who want to pay less take the bus.

Basically, with mass transport easily accessible and reliable I'd use this for my day to day commute and relegate the car to weekend use or when i have other things to do.

[crazy_boy]

^ganyan sa thailand. Mahal yung mrt. Those who cant afford, can take the public non-ac bus


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[CVT]

THIS.

It's basically what's already happening in Singapore. Efficient public transport system has relegated car ownership to a luxury rather than a need.

Para maging successful ito,- dapat ang mga Pilipino ay willing na maglakad ng malayo [isang kilometro or so] para puntahan ang mga istasyon ng train o bus....

Marami rin kasing nasanay na at ang gusto nga ay bababa na lang sa mismong tapat ng bahay o opisina nila....

[dr. d]

Para maging successful ito,- dapat ang mga Pilipino ay willing na maglakad ng malayo [isang kilometro or so] para puntahan ang mga istasyon ng train o bus....

Marami rin kasing nasanay na at ang gusto nga ay bababa na lang sa mismong tapat ng bahay o opisina nila....

i'm willing to walk!
but i want to task the government, into making that walk as painless as can be.
ang nangyari kasi, ay ginawang roadway, garage, and place of commerce ang sidewalks. kaya naman, kahit gustong maglakad, ay... saan tayo tatapak!
case in point. taft avenue. i am sure, maraming maglalakad ng haba niyan, if only the sidewalks were walk-able enough. the same with mabini and harrison.

[shadow]

It was really a dumb, populist move to reduce the MRT fare, if you ask me. My take: the fare should be commensurate to what it costs to maintain the darn thing and let those who want to pay less take the bus.

Basically, with mass transport easily accessible and reliable I'd use this for my day to day commute and relegate the car to weekend use or when i have other things to do.

Dati ko pa sinasabi, if you want to play, you got to pay.


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[_Cathy_]

i'm willing to walk!
but i want to task the government, into making that walk as painless as can be.
ang nangyari kasi, ay ginawang roadway, garage, and place of commerce ang sidewalks. kaya naman, kahit gustong maglakad, ay... saan tayo tatapak!
case in point. taft avenue. i am sure, maraming maglalakad ng haba niyan, if only the sidewalks were walk-able enough. the same with mabini and harrison.

Naabutan ko pa nung pwede mag paralllel park along Taft Avenue. Definitely a test of parking skills. Now I forgot how to parallel na.

It's hard not to have a car. Paano mga seniors like my 90 yr old Lola. Di na pwede long walks.

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[111prez]

Hmmm, even if you are just a passenger, you still have to deal with reckless, inconsiderate and ill-mannered drivers on the road.

Mas nakakatakot pa at wala kang kontrol sa sinasakyan mo

[greenlyt]

I've mentioned (a lot of times)earlier that I used to take the MRT when it was new and fare was more than Php40... It was fast and clean, I left my car at SM North (parking was free beside Super Sale)... Then they (I can't remember if it was Erap or GMA) decided to reduce the fare, and I was back to driving my own car to Makati.

It was Erap.

sinasama ko dati sumakay ng MRT eldest son ko from Ayala station to Edsa North and back