You just can't do this in Sheffield.
The road network is terrible, the busses are unreliable and don't often go where you want them to. And they're expensive.
Now, if you ask my sister in law who doesn't drive, she'd disagree. She says she manages fine. However, she has pretty much trained herself to only go where the bus on her route goes.
If we suggest somewhere to eat that isn't on that route, or another route that's easily walkable, she won't go or begs for a lift.
Same with when you want to go somewhere. I can jump in the car and go. She can't.
It's not a problem that is squarely on the shoulders of the council or the transport operators as Sheffield is built in such a way it makes bus operation difficult.
Still doesn't stop them trying to push everyone onto busses still..
From what I recall from living there (though its probably changed significantly since) the trams make getting around town fairly easy, does she not use those at all?
Agree 100% the roads are diabolical though, but most cities roads are to be fair. I never drive into Portsmouth and don't often drive into Southampton - even though both are 10 mins away - as getting into them adds another 30-40 mins at the wrong time, parking is extortionate, etc.
That aside, the few times I've not had use of my car and had to do regular chores it has been a nightmare and a part of my soul has died.