Why no private players start buses for Public in USA?

Question

New York City's uniquely high rate of public transit use makes it one of the most energy-efficient cities in the United States. Gasoline consumption in the city today is at the rate of the national average in the 1920s.

What is the rest of USA doing. Why public transports like buses are not too good in USA?

It is an opportunity for private players to start bus services and make money; save fuel. Look at Europe.

make money; save fuel.

Answer 1

New York City is one of the few cities in the US that is densely populated enough for public transit to be profitable.  Private companies don't start their own bus services in other cities because there aren't enough people using the bus to make money.

Answer 2

Most larger cities have public transportation, and many cities are looking at alternative fuel public transportation vehicles and hybrids.

The difference between North America and Europe is that cities in the United States are more spread out, and people tend to drive further for work/school. This makes people want personal vehicles over public transportation.

There are also many areas that have a population of 40,000 - 100,000 that don't have public transportation due to lack of funding, lack of interest, or poor location in relation to other larger cities. Such as the case with Fenton, Michigan, USA or Brighton, Michigan, USA