living in the city, i do not need a car to go about and around. public transport is fine with me as i am more a highway driver. i try to avoid the rush hour traffic as much as i can so i'm not breathing someone's armpit. we have an excellent subway network backed up by trams or streetcars and buses. to get around sans hassle, i have my unlimited monthly pass; i hop on and hop off anywhere, anytime. especially useful and practical when photographing around the city with the northster. and as long as there are no major service disruption, it's a happy trail for me!