Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2014

We then looked at how much each item in that group cost us; gas, property and car insurance, maintenance, etc. 187/month car insurance. 130/month gas for car. My car, on the other hand, still has around 80,000 KM on it and is running perfectly fine. Right now, it is not realistic for us to become a one car family.

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Transportation Fuel Economy Insurance Public Transit 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 29, 2013

If you drive your own car, you probably have to pay for gas. If you take public transit , you might need to pay for a pass. When you drive your own car, there are additional costs associated with transportation; it’s not just about what you pay for gas. Don’t forget about wear and tear on the car, too.

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Insurance Transportation Public Transit Cars 220

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 30, 2013

Although some college campuses are much more pedestrian-friendly than others, going to school sans car is the easiest way to save tons of money every year, emphasizes the Treasurer of Franklin County, Ohio. Turn to public transit or rides from your car-wielding buddies for longer-distance trips that won’t cut it on foot.

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College Student Public Transit DSL 102

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 27, 2014

Pay a little extra for a hotel closer to a downtown area and public transit? I won’t have to drive so much; maybe I won’t even have to get a rental car. I’ll pay a convenience fee to buy movie tickets and concert tickets online so that I don’t have to stand in a line at a ticket booth. Sure thing!

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Public Transit Money Tickets Consumerism 215

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

The challenge that I, along with most people, face is the amount of effort involved in car-pooling and the challenges that come with that. Buying an electric car, carpooling or even taking public transit all reduce your overall transportation costs 1/2 to 2/3.

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Finance Green Transportation Public Transit 187