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Cutting to One Car with Kids?! Here’s Our Plan

We’re a family of 4 seriously considering going from 2 cars to 1—and yeah, it sounds borderline crazy in the U.S. Here’s the setup: One spouse commutes 25 mins to work (but could bus + bike if needed). The other is a stay-at-home parent handling school runs (35 mins away) and kids’ activities (one is a 40-min e-bike ride, doable once a week). We own two cars: one old gas-guzzler we both hate, and a newer, more reliable family car with a loan. The idea? Sell the older car, pay off the newer one, and juggle smarter. We’ve mapped it out: some biking, some public transit, some creative drop-offs. We already do grocery delivery and most essentials are within biking range—just not always bike friendly. The U.S. isn’t exactly known for its bike lanes, after all. It’s not about minimalism. It’s about cutting expenses that no longer make sense—without losing our sanity. Is this doable… or delusional? Curious if anyone’s made a similar leap. #OneCarFamily #FamilyBudgeting #FrugalLiving #BikeLifeUSA #SustainableChoices #SimplifyToSave #FamilyFinanceJourney #MinimalistParenting #CuttingCarCosts