New Posts New Posts RSS Feed - Any Non Drivers?
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Events   Register Register  Login Login


Forum LockedAny Non Drivers?
 Post Reply Post Reply
Author
  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
yermasyada View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member


Joined: 01 November 2008
Points: 4036 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote yermasyada Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: Any Non Drivers?
    Posted: 09 November 2008 at 6:21pm
Hi there,

I know we're in the extreme minority here, but I was just wondering if there where any other 'non driving couples' out there?

Neither of us have ever needed to drive and I don't see that changing when we hopefully have a baby. I have no doubt that a car would be a handy thing to have and be able to utilise every now and again, but the expense (for us) just doesn't stack up.

I'd be interested in hearing from anyone else who doesn't drive and how they've found it with a child/children. I appreciate it really depends on where you live as to whether you can survive without a car, which again limits the amount of people who might be in a similar situation to us.

Looking forward to your thoughts

Milliemoo
Back to Top
Sponsored Links


Back to Top
mamanee View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member


Joined: 01 January 1900
Location: Hamilton
Points: 2244 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote mamanee Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 November 2008 at 7:35pm
I don't drive, never have I don't think I ever will. My mum has never driven and she brought up two kids without ever needing to drive. Granted, my parents were together until I was 16 and my father drives, but we were a one car family with dad working away all the time.

Now, onto me, I don't drive and I have an 18 month old son. I live in Hamilton and I bought my buggy with the intention of catching the bus regularly so I shopped accordingly.   In regards to say grocery shopping, I just shop when I need to and buy enough to be able to carry home either in the tray under the buggy or in shopping bags. Because I have never driven I usually tend to live closer to amenities like doctors, supermarkets, parks and things like that so I don't feel like I am missing out.

I am on my own at the moment and have been a solo parent for a little while (my sons father and I are back together but he is working in Australia) so no use of a car there either.

Occasionally friends will take me shopping if need be, but I don't like to ask because I feel like I can be independent without driving.

My mum is one of the most independent people I know and she has been through her life just fine without driving and doesn't have to rely on anybody else.

Back to Top
yermasyada View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member


Joined: 01 November 2008
Points: 4036 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote yermasyada Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 November 2008 at 8:58pm
Hi there,

That's great to hear. Likewise, when we moved to Auckland, we chose a suburb that had plenty of local amenities and wasn't to far from the city. I love where we live and the only time I feel like a car would be handy, is for the occasional day trip to places we haven't seen before. Oddly, we very rarely use taxis. I think I've been in a taxi about 4 times in 2 years! I always say though, that because we don't have the expense of a car, we shouldn't feel guilty if we want to use a taxi. We just never seem to need to.

If a friend offers to take me somewhere (that they happen to be going to) though, like the garden centre, I'll always say yes...and buy them coffee and cake, so everyone wins! LOL

On to prams. I've always wanted a Silver Cross coach pram (like my mum had) but I can't find any stockist in NZ, which is a real shame.

Milliemoo

Back to Top
Maya View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 16 September 2003
Location: Sydney
Points: 23297 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Maya Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 November 2008 at 10:21pm
I've got a couple of friends who don't drive, one of whom can't coz her eyesight isn't good enough, and they cope just fine altho they both have husbands that drive.
Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
Back to Top
Bobbie View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 01 January 1900
Location: North Shore Auckland
Points: 6123 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Bobbie Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 November 2008 at 3:25pm
I've only recently got my license.
I live near most amenities and I've found public transport has been fine for me and my DD.

The thing that made me go and finally get it was the idea of juggling a toddler and a new baby and public transport/shopping etc. I guess it depends on how many kids you want and how far apart you want to have them.

If memory serves there's a few non-drivers on this board actually.

ETA: My DH drives though

Edited by Bobbie

Back to Top
yermasyada View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member


Joined: 01 November 2008
Points: 4036 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote yermasyada Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 November 2008 at 7:26pm
Thanks for the replies

It sounds like a lot of people manage fine for the day to day stuff.

I guess there's probably more single parents that don't drive than couples where neither drives.

I was thinking about situations like going on holiday, just getting to the airport with lots of luggage. Can we buy a universal car seat that we'd be able to use in a taxi?

It also crossed my mind that I'm not entirely sure how we'd get back from the hospital after giving birth! LOL

Milliemoo
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Forum Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 12.05
Copyright ©2001-2022 Web Wiz Ltd.

This page was generated in 1.578 seconds.