Getting from point A to point B can be as easy as walking or taking the bus. Normally, we use our cars to get to the different destinations that we normally go to, whether it is a trip to the dentist, a drive home from work, or a long road trip with friends and family to the local watering hole. However, some destinations may require different modes of transportation.
For example, intercontinental destinations will always require an airplane or a ferry. In those instances, we are required to spend more on transportation because of the resources and other features offered. With that in mind, is it acceptable to spend more on local, every day transportation?
What constitutes as ‘spending more’?
Spending more does not immediately mean selecting the top-of-the-line service. It can simply mean paying a few extra bills for a better riding and transportation experience. It can also mean investing in something for long-term use. Whatever it is, spending more should always have something positive in return.
What is the occasion? Is there even one?
In some instances, it would make sense to spend more money on transportation. For example, if you need a larger car for a larger family, then booking a van or an SUV will be worth the extra cash. Or perhaps you have a prom in Miami, and maybe you and your friends would want a prom limousine service to drive you to and from the event.
A lot of factors can determine on whether or not you need to spend more on transportation. If there is no situation that requires additional finances for transport, then you should not really waste your money.
Is there a cheaper alternative?
Most of the time, there are always cheaper alternatives when it comes to traveling. For example, Uber offers UberPOOL, where passengers can save on expenses by sharing a ride with another person, like your traditional carpooling experience.
Another example is to use public transport or simply cycling or walking to work. Public transport may not always be the most gracious way for traveling, but it is almost always the cheapest. If it can get you to your destination in the same time or even faster at a cheaper price, then this alternative means that you may not need to spend more on transportation.
Cycling or walking to work, meanwhile, reduces or removes costs altogether. Instead of paying for a car rental, paying for your car’s gas every other day, or paying for a bus ticket, you would then pay nothing. Not only are you saving money, but you are also getting a good workout during your travel.
Should you spend more on your transportation needs? Yes and no. It really depends on the situation and if the situation calls for it. If there is no immediate need for it, you might be better off with a cheaper alternative. However, if you have the finances and a good enough reason to pay for better transportation, then do so.
