Are you a recent weather-disaster victim who is now experiencing the loss of a personal or business vehicle? Of course, most of us know that riding the local, public-bus line is probably the most reliable transportation option. Here are a few more options that you may not have thought about for short- or long-term commuting.
I learned these commuting choices, after a divorce and relocation to more urban areas of our country. Get ready to purchase more comfortable shoes. Every three - six months, you will be purchasing new casual/walking/athletic shoes. Runners' sneakers may or may not be the best shoe-option for you. And ladies, who work in a professional office, it may be a little awkward at first--especially if you've always worn heels or dress shoes. Carry them along with you inside of a utility tote bag or tote bag.
Here is my personal life-experience advice to you on commuting:
Going Shopping
- Don't want to ask a neighbor or family member? Advice: Get the UBER or Lyft app (cell phone users only). If you don't own a phone, catch a cab. Ideally, I don't care what anyone else says, you will always have several bags of groceries or product-items. An example, if a public-bus is full, while trying to locate a seat, it can be a little challenging to set your items nearest you.
- Walk to the store. Seek other store-brand options to use. Sometimes the price of items may be a little more expensive, but maybe worth the peace of mind.
- Are you a parent with young kids? Choose a babysitter that has a vehicle. If they are reliable with babysitting hours, then use their services for commuting, too.
Going To An Appointment
- Take the public-bus when going to a general appointment. You may want to use an earlier bus-schedule time for the specific route if possible. I would rather miss the next bus after an appointment than before. Plan out your commute. Do you know where the bus stops are in the community area?
- If you have Medicaid or Medicare, your health-insurance provider may provide transportation service to nearby health-care facilities and doctor's office. Speak to your provider to arrange transportation out of your community area if necessary. Using this service may cause you to wait longer for pick-up. Make sure the driver knows where to meet you for return-trip transport services.
- Realize that your commute will now including walking.
Going To Work
- Start a commuter rideshare program at your job such as the Enterprise Rideshare for companies.
- See if you local community offers a worker's rideshare program.
- Contact you local cab service, speak to the manager. Inquire about a discount for frequent users.
- If you're are going to use the public transportation system. Most routes will require for you to have a bus card. You can purchase one at the bus shelter or online. Each family member will need to have their own bus card. Always have dollar bills and exact fare in hand when getting on a bus. Change is never given! Morning and evening work-hours, anticipate short delays! Delays are normally 15 - 30 minutes, if at all.
- If all family members must ride the public-transportation system, teach young children to sit quietly. You may or may not have a bus-seat next to them.
If you have full coverage, your auto-insurance supplier may provide rental-car reimbursement for no more than a month.