In a recent letter to the editor, Lyndon De Gannes addresses the ongoing debate surrounding affordable cars and public transportation. He critiques the elitist notion that ordinary citizens must choose between owning a vehicle and relying on public transit. This perspective, he argues, is both absurd and counterproductive. De Gannes highlights the recent measures introduced by Ministers Satyakama Maharaj and Eli Zakour to make vehicles more affordable, a policy long championed by the UNC. Instead of welcoming this relief for middle- and lower-income families, critics have raised objections, often from the comfort of their luxury vehicles. De Gannes emphasizes that affordable cars and efficient public transport are not mutually exclusive. In fact, many developed countries successfully integrate both systems, allowing citizens to enjoy the benefits of personal mobility and mass transit. He points out that under the previous PNM government, citizens faced a lose-lose situation: vehicles became more expensive, and public transportation deteriorated. De Gannes argues that owning a car provides essential freedom and dignity, enabling families to transport elderly parents, children, and groceries with ease. It also empowers small entrepreneurs who rely on mobility for their livelihoods. He calls for an end to the elitist treatment of affordable cars and supports Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s efforts to create a win-win system that improves the quality of life for all citizens.