Many Jamaicans like me have become lazy - jumping into our vehicles for the grand distance of half a mile to pick up a loaf of bread or visit a friend.

If you choose to reduce your driving routine, the benefits are endless: less gas, less wear and tear, less money on servicing.

If you're brave enough to cut it out totally, you could save tens of thousands of dollars channelled to insurance, vehicle registration and fitness.

Another plus is the good exercise to tackle overweight. Soon you won't have to deal with spare tyres - neither on your car or around your waist.

I ditched my car for three days this week, choosing to walk, ride and bus it to work. Check out my seven-kilometre experience.

It definitely trimmed lots of fat from the $2,000 I spend weekly to fill my tank.

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