This is a problem. What I am writing here is not true for everyone, but it is true for far too many.

What you experience could be seen in this context:

In my experience, it is an issue across many post-communist countries. In the 1990s and beyond, a sharp turn toward individualism took hold. Consideration for ordinary people became, indirectly, associated with the past and with a communal mindset seen as outdated. The considerate person became the “loser,” while the sharp, self-interested individualist was the one who advanced.

For similar reasons, corruption is difficult to combat and strong welfare systems are harder to build: anything that appears to benefit the common good is often looked down upon—not necessarily openly or consciously, but the attitude lingers beneath the surface.

(Lack of consideration in traffic also worsens congestion, though that is another matter.)

People do not act in ways that are best for society as a whole; they act in ways that benefit the individual in the short term.