I live in a town that's pretty spread out. It has public buses, but no rail. A few years ago, I bought a 4x4 from a guy accross town (about 10 miles). I couldn't find anyone to take me to get it or drive one of my other vehicles home, so I decided to ride the bus.
WOW! What a ride. After several bus changes and riding all over the place, I finally got there an hour and a half later.
Yeah right, public transit? Bull$hit.
WOW! What a ride. After several bus changes and riding all over the place, I finally got there an hour and a half later. My observation is that public transportation is great, if a person wants to wait around for their ride.
My (and obviously your) time is worth more than that.