Being in a car with a stranger for a long duration doesn't sound pleasant either.

Do it like me and stare at your phone for the whole ride.
Every time someone asks something, say yes.
Are you leaving work or going to work? Yes
Do you live here or are you arriving here? Yes

Wouldn't replying be encouragement for them to ask more questions?

I didn't learn anything from black mirror's nosedive so I don't want to get a low score and I keep replying!!! I'm a lost cause.

Encouragement would be asking questions yourself.

It seems like the people who get harassed on public transportation get targeted even more by engaging at all with answering their questions.

one good reason to never get into public transportation ever again

That... makes it kinda hard to go places.

There's already no public transportation out here, so you it's pretty necessary to have a vehicle.

I've been using several private drivers lately
wow I sound so fancy

That's because you are fancy! Do you ever get one that has scary driving habits?

Some that drive while using the phone, yes, but nothing that made me think 'wow, I should've learned how to drive'

Ah, I wonder how strict getting licenses would be for you. You would think there weren't any regulations here with the way people drive.

There's no mental health regulation actually xDD there's a test but it's like, a logic test so I'd do very well at that
I can kill many people with my vrom vroom car
which is one of the reasons I don't want a license

There isn't any mental health regulation here either for driving. I don't know if it's even required any more to take classes.

That's what I hate about driving, I'm scared that one mistake can ruin my or someone else's life. Nearly ran into someone last weekend because they pulled out of a parking lot in front of me without stopping. Thankfully I anticipated it and was able to react in time.

phew <.<

well to really kill someone you gotta move fast
I guess

Don't worry, there's plenty of opportunity for that.