The annual savings is $9,738 for a person who switches his or her daily commute by car to taking public transportation, according to the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) January Transit Savings Report. Individuals who ride public transportation instead of driving can save, on average, more than $812 per month.
The savings are based on the cost of commuting by public transportation compared to the cost of owning and driving a vehicle. These costs include the Jan. 26, 2017, national average gas price ($2.29 per gallon, as reported by AAA) and the national unreserved monthly parking rate.
