[blauditore]

It's the same in Europe. There are many car drivers who would never admit that, but they just don't want to leave their comfort zone and learn how to use public transport. But when asked they will say stuff like "well, we live a bit outside the city", or "now with kids you basically need a car".

[pocksuppet]

I've seen what looks like 10-year-old kids taking the S-Bahn to school on their own. Apparently, that's quite common, and no excuse.