You know that friend…who proudly doesn’t use a car. They always are willing to split a Lyft home, know the bus routes backwards and forwards, and they always have an extra sweater in case it gets cold while they wait for the bus. So you can’t exactly buy them a car for Christmas. Here are … Read more
If you own a vehicle, your biggest monthly expense after rent is probably your car. It takes up a lot of space, time, money, and definitely isn’t good for the environment, but you need it, right? …Or do you? With a good public transportation system and helpful apps like Lyft, CityMapper, and Dolly, it’s more … Read more
There’s never been a better time to ditch your car or avoid buying one altogether. Cars are rad – but they come bogged down with a ton of ongoing costs like gas, maintenance, licensing, registration, and insurance – to name a few. And parking? Good luck finding free parking, or spots without enforced time limits, … Read more
Living car free in Chicago is becoming easier, and this concept is catching on with Chicagoans across the city. According to Rachel Jonat from TheMinimalistMom.com, going car free can save $200-300 per month. But saving money isn’t the only reason that some people are going car free in Chicago: Abundant Public Transportation (CTA, Metra) Low … Read more