How come the MTA hasn't adopted the idea of paying the amount based on how far you've traveled (i.e. going from the Bronx to Brooklyn just cost more than going from UWS to Midtown)?

That's how the commuter trains work in addition to other subway systems in other countries.

I wish phase 2 of the second avenue line was extending it south toward FiDi.

True, but UBS Arena was finished in late 2021 for only around $1 billion.

My thing is that what if I want delivery from some place in my neighborhood, but it's more than a few blocks away? (i.e. if I live in the West 60s but there's a place I want food from in the West 80s). 20 blocks each way is a bit far to pick-up food since it may not even be hot when you get it back. Whereas 20 blocks straight down a bike should be pretty quick and easy.

Agreed though that this doesn't mean delivery workers should ride bikes like maniacs. I hate how they go through red lights and go the wrong way.

Ah, nothing like food prepared by strangers served in the very hygenic subway. Thank goodness no one needed to sit down in those seats.

If I didn't drink, I'd rather do an activity for nightlife that isn't trying to be the bar scene. It's trying too hard to be something it's not. It's sort of like how impossible burgers tries to be real hamburgers.

Who on earth is going to be a similar price for a mix of juices and soda as a cocktail? At least it makes a little more sense why alcohol costs more (liquor license, tax on booze, liability the bar has).

If I don't drink, I don't want to sit around at a non-alcoholic bar to pretend I'm drinking. Like I said, I rather do something not centered around drinking (i.e. Jazz/music lounge, late night museum, board game cafe, etc.)

I never got the hype of Airbnb.

If I'm going somewhere international, one of the perks is checking local cuisine, so I don't really want to cook. I also rather be centrally located (which most hotels are) and like the idea of front desk/concierge being there if I have questions. And although I'm a guy, I imagine a hotel would be a safer option for a woman since a hotel has people there around the clock.

Domestically, I always go with hotels too. Usually just me and the GF travel anyway, and I'm never going away for more than a week. Since I stay mostly at Marriott properties, they're really flexible at check in and check out time. I like having access to a gym and pool as well. And being able to call the front desk and ask for towels and toiletries to have them delivered to your room 5 mins later is convenient. Not to mention, I can request my room be cleaned/have new linens whenever I want. It's vacation/trip, I don't want to have to do household stuff away from home.

If I ever needed to stay somewhere for an extended period, I'd do a Homewood Suites or something Marriott/Hilton offers where you can have a room with a kitchen.

I know people usually say, "Airbnbs are larger than hotel rooms." That is true, but I'm never in my hotel for an extended period of time unless I'm sleeping. The smaller quarters doesn't bother me.

If you're going with a big group of people, I guess it can make sense, but aren't there are other services to find a house to rent without the high prices and crap that comes along with Airbnb?