Originally Posted by
tandempower
Nothing provides any insight about 'society at large.' There are only cultural patterns. Are you arguing that the conversation I overheard was uncommon and that it is a rare occurrence for something to get a job on the contingency of having 'reliable transportation,' or for that to be interpreted to mean they have to get a car?
I'll answer, No. He's saying that the anecdotes tell you absolutely nothing about how common or uncommon a thing you're describing. Not only is it in doubt how many employers specify you need 'reliable transportation', it's unknown whether than means you need to have a car, or how often that is interpreted to be the intent.