Let's be real: L.A. is a car-centric city. There's no denying that. It's really helpful to have a car to get around this super spread out city.
Here are some things people who don't have a car in L.A. will understand. Some are good, some are bad, all are true:
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The awesome perk of not having to pay for gas.
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The joy of not having to pay for car insurance.
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The incredible feeling of NOT going to the DMV.
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The burn you'll feel after walking several blocks to your bus stop.
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The realization that you probably need to buy better walking shoes.
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The great feeling you'll have of only paying $75 for a monthly TAP card.
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The glory that is the brand new Expo Line.
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The realization that the Metro bus is actually a moving video art gallery.
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The freedom to drink as much as you want without having to worry about driving.
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The freedom to smoke all the OG Kush from L.A.'s finest dispensaries without having to worry about driving.
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That moment when you have the power to turn rush hour into nap hour.
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Trying out some awesome street food while you wait for your bus.
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The quality time you'll spend with those cool enough to offer you a ride.
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Your hate for Beverly Hills for not having decent public transportation routes.
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The happiness of seeing a big red bus approaching.
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The smirk you'll have on your face when you see a big orange bus approaching.
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The death stare you'll have at the sight of a big yellow school bus.
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If you commute from Long Beach to Downtown L.A. on the Blue Line, you've got all the time in the world.
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You'll always remember the time you thought the subway in L.A. was free because the turnstiles did absolutely nothing.
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You'll always get nervous when cops randomly check out your TAP card on the train.
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The horror of the bright neon green bike paths.
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The fear of seeing your bike fall off the bike rack that's in front of the bus.
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When you don't have to drive, you can GET. SHIT. DONE.
So, maybe you think you need a car.
But ask yourself this: Does L.A. really need another car on the street?
