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The local water company does not provide deluxe or budget versions, water is water. The same applies to gas and electricity. All are major household expenses.

In the context of a large city, there certainly is differentiation in transport. You can grab a large amount of the scarce road space for yourself with a car (even more if you park on-street) or taxi, or you can take a smaller share of it by getting on a bus, bike or tram.