Absolutely, in the U.S. buses are essential as a way of movement, especially traveling to and from work for those unable to purchase a car. The great myth surrounding the U.S. is that life is extremely good, everyone is in the middle-class status, and transportation is available to all.

The truth is that new cars have priced themselves out of ordinary citizens wage brackets that aren't in the middle class. The poverty level in the U.S. is considered below $40,000 USD. Millions of Americans earn less than that amount trying to survive.

Shelter and food comes first. But in order to acquire these, you need transportation to get a job. Mass transit solves this problem.

Transportation hubs exist where people also leave their cars and board the bus to their destination; return, then get in their cars and go home. Traffic congestion is major. Fuel prices are high (made even higher with this ridiculous war no one in the government can explain).

As a bus rider in my youth who couldn't afford a car, the reality of one's predicament is sobering.

Take care.