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		TacticalCoder on Nov 17, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: 280M e-bikes and mopeds are cutting demand for oil... I wonder: why are people using e-bikes and mopeds instead of public transportation? To those bent on removing the ability to use a car from others: are you going to prevent people from using e-bikes and mopeds too?

fraaancis on Nov 18, 2023 [–]

Public transit is hot garbage in 99% of cities in the US. Bus routes represent a shuttle for moving the poor, elderly, and infirm between various public assistance offices. It won't go away, but it's unlikely to ever be more than that.

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