That does seem extreme. That said, a lot of small town and semi-rural public transit seems to operate at a level where it's marginally better than nothing but not much better for those who have alternatives.
Around the exurbs/adjacent small city where I live, there is a small bus service that connects the Walmart, commuter rail, city center, etc. But I'd be pretty sure it's mostly used by those who can't drive.
Around the exurbs/adjacent small city where I live, there is a small bus service that connects the Walmart, commuter rail, city center, etc. But I'd be pretty sure it's mostly used by those who can't drive.