Why so many people in Dublin don't own a car?

Question

Why so many people in Dublin don't own a car?

Answer 1

Gridlock

Answer 2

I have no idea 'cos I've never been in Dublin, but I'm answerin' only because I wanna say to you ciao!!! sei mancata per un pò eh?

Answer 3

Quite simple,it's quicker to walk,cycle or use the Luas and less hassle.I've two sons in Doobla,both use a bike.Actually lots have cars but don't use them for getting to and from work.They use them to escape when they can!

Answer 4

I live in Dublin and I own a car, actually its hard to think of anyone of my mates that don't own a car!

As for public transport; its rubbish takes me 20 mins to get to the city centre by car or 50 mins by bus! The bus can also be unreliable. Therefore if you asked why so many people in Dublin do own their own car I could understand why.

Answer 5

how do you know? you should see the rush hour traffic coming from the city.its horrible. but i can understand people who dont drive cars in dublin .the bus is cheaper and the less car's their are on the road the less pollution there will be.plus the price of petrol here would make you want to scream.

Answer 6

Most people in Dublin do own cars, mostly 2 per household.  The roads are full of cars, and we do use public transport.  Its good and cheap.  

Why did you think most people don't own cars?  Its the first time I ever heard anyone express that opinion before.

Answer 7

Ever driven or tried to park in Dublin ... Its a feckin nightmare.

Best stay on foot and run from pub to pub.

xxFJ

Answer 8

most people own a car, almost everyone over the age of 20 has a car here!

Answer 9

I agree with Christin. The traffic is Dublin is deplorable and probably becauses everyone does own a car and drives everywhere.

Answer 10

maybe cos traffic is terrible and dublin really isnt that big and public transport isnt that bad..........

Answer 11

They can't afford to run them?

Fuel is a lot cheaper in Ireland though, so i dont really know,

Answer 12

traffic is terrible, public transport is cheap

Answer 13

Most people do own cars, they probably just don't bring them into Dublin City because of parking and getting clamped.  Anyway the Luas is a gift for most of us! :-)

Answer 14

Public transport man!

Answer 15

Like in London

Everywhere is within walking distance

So it isn't worth buying a car

x*x

Answer 16

I live close to the city centre and can walk or take the bus to work. It would be very wasteful for me to own a car and have it sit outside my house most of the week.

Others may have other reasons, but I don't own a car because I don't need one.

Answer 17

Any of you ever thought of the fact the system to get driving licenses is ridiculous?

Answer 18

i thought most people in Dublin did own a car

but i can see how the gridlock and car park m50 would put you off having one