In my city, we don’t have a subway, but we have trains and tramways and buses (and my city’s super flat and very bike-friendly). I haven’t owned a car in 10 years. My partner sold their car this year because it took them more time to drive around than to take public transportation or their bike.
Closest subway line from you, France (jlai.lu)
Book review: Free: Coming of Age at the End of History
About the book (official blurb)...