It'll depend on the day. The truck gets 20-25 MPG...

2008-06-27T08:16:00.000-05:00

It'll depend on the day. The truck gets 20-25 MPG, and the round trip is about 25 miles... that's 4-6ish bucks a day, swapped with $3.70 in bus fare on a nice day. If it was inclement weather, I'd need to take a second bus instead of walking the eight blocks from the bus stop to work which would mean $7.40 in bus fare, or, if they still offer it, purchasing a $4 day pass, reducing the savings.

And, on July 1, the express fare will be $2.10, and the day pass will be $4.80. However, I could invest in a 20-ride express pass for $38.00 making each ride $1.90.

I really do wish it was more clear cut... like $10 to drive and $3 to ride. Instead, it's like $5 to drive and $4.50 to ride.

Then you factor in time. In order to ride the bus, I have to be up no later than 5:15 (which is normal these days) and be at the bus stop by 6:05, arriving (after the walk) at work at about 7:15. Then I don't get home until 6:00 p.m. (after the walk.) If I'm in my car, I can leave at 7:00 and be home by 5:00. It's an extra two hours of time to take the bus. What's that worth?

Have you figured out how much you're saving in gas...

2008-06-26T23:58:00.000-05:00

Have you figured out how much you're saving in gas?

Jason

I love that you rode the bus! We are so about pub...

2008-06-25T13:39:00.000-05:00

I love that you rode the bus! We are so about public transportation. If we lived in Hermitage still, Dave would be riding the MC Star. I think all of the gov't and vandy employees can ride the bus for FREE. Maybe Lifeway should offer that ; )

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It'll depend on the day. The truck gets 20-25 MPG...

Have you figured out how much you're saving in gas...

I love that you rode the bus! We are so about pub...