At least one wealthy family in NYC I met doesn't use surface transport for much... they use helicopters or have things/people/shopping/restaurants brought to them.
Had an experience where a store sent tailors, stylists, a manager, and a ton of inventory so that they could clothes shop while still in their home. Apparently, this was "normal". My shock was a source of great amusement to them.
They did the same thing with restaurants, movies, concerts, even a play... the staff, etc. came to them.
I have no idea just how wealthy they were (Brazilian who owned many businesses in oil and gas production) but I had never seen (or even heard of) such service.
I don’t think your wealthy acquaintances are representative.
I’ve lived in NYC my entire life, and I know plenty of wealthy people. Most take the subway; a small but not insignificant minority drive or are driven everywhere.
You mean the skies aren’t filled with everyone riding helicopters?
The skies are so filled with copters that you can walk from building to building on their blades.
I think we're talking about the difference between millionaires and billionaires (they are definitely billionaires).
This sounds more like and impoverished life than a wealthy one.
(Clearly I am referring to the life experience, rather than how much money they have and how they spend it.)