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| In October 2009, I had to surrender my Driver's Licence which I had acquired in August 1965 - my 17th birthday. Now that is a massive challenge, but it was done for medical reasons, and there was no arguing. To avoid spiraling into a slough of despond, my camera and I went more and more places. I learned the routes, and checked the timetables. I began to think nothing of changing lines, of changing modes. I qualified for the Seniors $2.50 per day card, and now I have a digital Opal card. |
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| I would miss the public transport in Sydney. I travel by all three of these modes. I also travel by taxi because I have a disabled card that grants me a 50% discount. I know there are many people in this vast city who whinge about trains and buses being late, Who whinge about public transport being dirty, squashed, and smelly. That never occurs to me, but I travel out of peak hours. There is also a light rail system (aka trams) that the government is beginning to construct. So ... if I moved away from Sydney, I would miss the public transport. |
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3 comments:
The ferries are one thing we don't have here, but of course we've got a bus transit system, and a commuter train system that's now in the process of being widely expanded. Transit tends to be convenient for me when I need it.
We are fortunate to live in cities which are so well served by public transport Julie.
Totally agree with you here. I love Sydney's public transport and the opal card has just made it better.
I also agree that it is a pleasure when not commuting and with no deadline. We caught the train up to lithgow last week for no reason other than the fun of it. Found a nice cafe for lunch and who did we find at the next table? Our next door neighbour.
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