Transport is often a hidden budget killer. Between gas, Uber, public transit, and maintenance, true transport costs can surprise you.
What to Track
If You Own a Car
- 🔥 Gas/Petrol
- 🔧 Maintenance & repairs
- 📋 Insurance
- 🅿️ Parking
- 🛣️ Tolls
- 🚗 Car payment/EMI (if applicable)
If You Use Ride-Share
- 🚕 Uber/Lyft/Ola/Grab
- 🛺 Auto-rickshaw
- 🚖 Traditional taxi
If You Use Public Transit
- 🚇 Metro/Subway passes
- 🚌 Bus fares
- 🚆 Train tickets
Why Track Separately?
Create sub-categories for transport because:
- Uber adds up faster than you think
- True car cost is more than just gas
- You might find cheaper alternatives
Common Transport Expense Leaks
Ride-Share Surge
That "quick Uber" during peak hours costs 2-3x normal. Track to see the real impact.
Convenience Auto/Rickshaw
In India: ₹50-100 per short trip adds up to ₹2,000-4,000/month easily.
Parking
Daily parking in cities can be $200-400/month. Often forgotten in budgets.
Tracking Tips
- Log every ride immediately
- Track gas each fill-up, not weekly
- Include tips for ride-share
- Don't forget one-time costs (registration, repairs)
Start Tracking Transport
See your true transport costs.