"The Natural Philosopher" wrote in message
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On 17/04/2021 13:31, Steve Walker wrote:
I have the "choice" of car (20 minutes each way) or train/bus (1-1/2 to 2
hours each way ... allowing for them not connected to the times I need to
arrive and leave, connections between them, etc.) Not using the car would
simply mean having little time to get anything done in the evening, to
spend with my family or to go out. Life would just turn into a constant
round of getting up, going to work, coming home, cooking and cleaning,
going to bed ready to get up early the next morning. That's no life.

Before cars, people simply lived on bus or train routes.

before cars

people lived within walking distance of work