Construction costs are currently skyrocketing

So in the flat states it's clearly there. And in Berlin it was also there for the large districts in the East. It then wasn't worth it and is now being relaunched under a new name. I have conducted passenger counts and surveys in Brandenburg and Saxony-Anhalt and have also driven in call buses there. The counting was very relaxed there. And from the surveys often very interesting conversations arose.

Call buses? You’ve got to be kidding. We’re not in a developing country

That already works quite well in some communities here in Germany.

Sorry, but the main reason I need a car is that you constantly have to transport things

You can’t be SERIOUS ;) One main problem is that there is immediately opposition whenever a first suggestion, a first idea for solving admittedly partial problems comes up. Then the group that would not benefit from the outcome right now always revolts. I find the willingness is missing to take a first step; instead, there is just complaining, but unfortunately only complaining, without making the then necessary "overall proposal."

Call buses? Are you serious? We are not in a developing country

Here it’s called Smart Shuttle. It has been around for two years now and is well used. I think there are even two of them by now. They are minibuses and you can book them via an app. Of course, it’s also possible that none are available at the time you requested. Our municipality has also provided a small car (e-vehicle) for rent.

Call buses? Are you serious? We are not in a developing country

Just wait for the current legislative period :)

This already works quite well in some communities here in Germany.

You're not SERIOUS ;)

A main problem is that there is always immediate opposition whenever there is a first proposal, a first idea for solving, admittedly, partial problems. Then the group that would not benefit from the outcome immediately revolts. I lack the willingness to take a first step; instead, there is only grumbling, but unfortunately always only grumbling, and no necessary "overall proposal" is made.

No problem. I have the solution. It’s called a car! Because unlike the green ideologists, I don’t have a problem, but the solution. They always find a solution where there is no problem.

But the only performance that counts is frequency and punctuality. I don't care how comfortable the seats are... better no seats for higher frequency, instead of being forced to accept pointless services (free magazine, e-scooter discount or whatever else is offered on buses and trains).

By performance I also mean frequency and punctuality.