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[โ€“] InputZero@lemmy.world 9 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

I think control has a lot to do with it as well. We feel better when we're in control and on a subway you are most definitely not in control of the vehicle, or the people inside it. Regardless that it's statistically safer than driving. I think people feel safer driving because they feel in control. Drivers can choose the route, who is in their vehicle, and when to stop. Those are things that we feel when we assess risk, even if it's counter intuitive.

[โ€“] anachrohack@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

Well it's also way more convenient to drive in most places. Public transportation in most American cities doesn't work well