I for one would much travel in my own car or on my own motorbike rather than being stuck in a bus, tram or monorail like cattle sat next to smelly people like you. There is also the rage inducing problem of people shouting in their mobile phones, the constant irritating racket of iPod earphones and so on.
Its going to take a lot of time and effort to change attitudes towards public transport. I'd use the bus more if;
- it didn't feel like I was risking my life every time I get on one
- they weren't so expensive
- they didn't smell of piss
- they ran on time
- they had a night service
I actually prefer public transport over having to drive everywhere, but it just isn't practical at the moment. Even when I go up to London it is cheaper and quicker to drive than go by train, which is just stupid.