Interesting. Public transport in America seems to be considered primarily just for poor people outside of a couple of east coast cities, where in most of Western Europe it’s a way of life.

I was also going to point to a much bigger hangover from class divide in Anglo-Saxon countries, but actually that doesn’t hold true in the UK — coach services in the UK tend to be pretty good for shorter journeys, perhaps because of strong competition? The Oxford London coach route is exceptional, with free food being given out in the mornings at one point, free WiFi, comfortable buses, and generally just a nice way to travel.