I simply cannot imagine relying on transit in any form to get to and from work or shopping. Maybe simply because of my own non-traditional schedule. I always worked odd somewhat flexible hours and frequently [[as in most days) went different places either before, during or immediately after work. I needed a car, flat out could not have done it any other way.

When I went shopping, even for groceries, I went to several stores in each trip, carrying items from each. There is simply no way I could have done that by bus.