Currently, Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency even though some others at least now offer faster and cheaper transactions.
Most altcoins that offer faster and cheaper transactions can do so because there is no demand for their block space. If 99% of your block space is not being used, sure, your transactions will be confirmed quickly. I do however have to point out that fast and cheap transactions don't mean they are safe. Most altcoin chains can easily be rolled back, attacked, etc.
People need to understand that most altcoins are being donated value and liquidity because they are paired against Bitcoin. Without Bitcoin the majority of the altcoins wouldn't exist, and those that would exist would trade for pennies. With governments cracking down on non compliant exchanges altcoins will be under fire even more, especially the more exotic ones.
In the end, with Lightning there is no reason to complain about 'slow' and expensive transactions anymore. Try it out and see for yourself.