It is another option instead of driving (8-10 hours) and flying (4+ hours including driving to/from airports to where you're going). It was billed as faster than driving, cheaper than flying, and more convenient than both. So, naturally, it is now slower than driving, more expensive than either, and we'll have to wait and see about the convenience part.
I just think the number of people that ‘commute’ has dropped so far as to be useless. Shithole to shithole? Nah, just hide inside your own house and use the internet.
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