Car rentals aren’t as much of an issue, because of how much less expensive it is to own a second-hand car. If you’re homeless and you need access to a car, you don’t go to a rental place, you get a beater from Craigslist for about the same price it would cost to rent a car for a month (if not less).
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doingthestuff@lemy.lol 2 days agoIn my area, the majority of homeless have cars. A car rental can be more important than a home to rent for survival for more people than you might think.
SparroHawc@lemmy.zip 2 days ago
doingthestuff@lemy.lol 2 days ago
I work with a lot of homeless, and I have known a few who have rented a car in a pinch. But you’re right, most just have an old beater they own.
Socialism_Everyday@reddthat.com 2 days ago
That’s more of a testament of how fucked up housing is in your area. That would be like saying tents are more vital than housing because many homeless use them instead.
doingthestuff@lemy.lol 2 days ago
No, it’s more of a testament to how car-dependent our area is. You can live without a house, but you can’t live without a car, or access to someone who will drive you. Housing here is comparitively affordable.
Socialism_Everyday@reddthat.com 1 day ago
Ok, agreed, but then the problem is with disgusting urban planning, people living in cars is just a dirty band-aid