For transportation, I use a fare card. The alternative will be to pay $2.75 per trip which is much more expensive than the fare card. When my card drops below $10, I go to customer service, and max the card to $200, and use those funds to spend down as needed. I go at least once a week to the PMB, but I will also use the card for doctor’s appointments, and some other errands. With that in mind, I must be mindful of how much I have which I always look at the display when paying the fare. This will show the net balance once the card is paid.
I also have to go to the grocery store. With that said, I rely on a friend that has a car to take me. She will drive me to the grocery store. I do my shopping and wait for her to finish. Since I know exactly what I want, I go to where I need to, and get what I need. I don’t just browse around looking for things to buy. With that said, I can be in the checkout line within 10 minutes of getting in the store. I wait for my friend, and she drives me home. I pay her for her time, effort, and wear on the car.