When a woman opened up about the expenses of her car, a heated online discussion ensued.
Kayla Lee Mills, popularly known as @kaylalee online, stirred the pot with her June 5 video where she shared her views on the high costs tied to car ownership, leading her to rethink traditional car ownership.
Mills crunched the numbers and realized she would save more by using services like Uber or Lyft rather than owning a car. She pointed out that with car insurance and maintenance costs, the math didn’t add up.
While cooking her vegetable-and-salmon mix, Mills openly discussed her decision, highlighting her support for local businesses over larger corporations.
Opting for drivers with their own small businesses, she emphasized, “I’d rather support a family-run venture than a big corporate entity.”
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Following Mills’ video, a wave of discussions erupted, gathering over 21,000 views. Many viewers resonated with her sentiments, sharing their frustrations over car ownership costs and the benefits of ridesharing services.
Users like @stinkybuggg and @soundsaboutangela voiced their own experiences, expressing discontent with rising insurance costs and opting for alternative transportation methods that proved more economical for them.
The general consensus seems to lean towards ridesharing as a feasible substitute for owning a car, especially in urban areas with robust public transportation options.
A recent report from the American Automobile Association (AAA) suggests that owning and driving a new car in the U.S. racks up an average cost of $10,000 annually, making services like Uber and Lyft increasingly attractive to budget-conscious individuals.
Mills’ choice reflects a growing trend towards adaptable and on-demand transport solutions, offering a lifeline to those who find traditional car ownership economically burdensome.
Ridesharing presents an appealing pay-as-you-go model, sparing users from fixed monthly fees, insurance headaches, and maintenance costs.