r/carfree

I don't drive. I like it that way. I don't rely on anyone else and i can get along fine on my own. The only problems I've had are always other people's reactions, which isn't really a problem. But every time someone finds out i don't have a car, they stop pretending to give a crap about getting to know me or wanting to talk about anything else. All they talk about is how i don't have a car, why i don't have a car. And it's nonstop. "Did you know ubers are expensive?" No shit. But not expensive as you think if you're smart about it and have other options. "Did you know having a car helps you get around?" No idea, really? Tell me that 10000 more times. I only have a few friends and they're the ones who don't gaf. Other people's feelings about me aren't my problem but it's just so predictable.

I'm starting to wonder about potentially selling my car. It's a lease, and between car payments and insurance (great coverage, not state minimums) I'm paying about $600 a month. I work full time, but the pay isn't as much as I'd like it to be. Even though I've landed a higher paying job starting soon, it's still not enough to where I'd truly be able to get ahead. saving $600 a month would be amazing honestly.

Thing is, I have an almost five year old, and she'll be starting kindergarden soon. The school is a five minute drive/forty minute walk away. Bus route isnt offered unfortunately due to bus shortages for this particular campus. I also have no friends or family :( I work from home but still trying to figure out how to work around school transportation if I were to sell the car. Or if I even should sell the car. What are y'alls thoughts?