I got rid of my car in 2005.  Raised 4 girls and home schooled on an income considered below "poverty" in Virginia.   A small economy car was $400/mo back in '05.  The expense is ridiculous now - and the govt can hack into new cars remotely and disable stuff (and so can others - some white hat videos demonstrating the danger).  

I got a bicycle.  It is actually faster than a car within an 8 mi circle.  We had just one car for the family.  Also great improvement in health! 

 Yeah, I can ride my bike, but it's quite hilly. Might invest in an e-bike, when the prices finish coming down. Just bus and walking, for now. 

 If anyone in your family is remotely handy with a benchtop spot welder, an ebike can be much cheaper than you think :-D 

 The retired guy across the street repairs everyone's bikes and e-bikes. 

 He's built his own e-bike. Also revamps really old racing bikes. 

 Value for value. Does he like your cooking? 

 Yes. Also, beer. 

 (Nods)

Part of every balanced circular economy!