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In Finland, everything is wheelchair-friendly from our Helsinki metro, to trains, to buses. I am kinda shocked to read Americans think it's not important to all
by Proof 10y ago
In Finland, everything is wheelchair-friendly from our Helsinki metro, to trains, to buses. I am kinda shocked to read Americans think it's not important to allocate the money to enable those with limitations to live their lives as freely as they, the able-bodied do. The mentality "it does not apply to me, why should I fine two fucks?" is all too common in the American ethos. Quite pathetic really.
- GabrielF00 10y agoThe Helsinki Metro was built in 1982 and has 17 stations, of which 6 are underground. The New York City subway system has 472 stations, almost all of which are either underground or above grade. It was first opened in 1904. The difference in cost and complexity of providing universally accessible service is massive.
- BoorishBears 10y agoI'm impressed anyone who's ever seen so much as a picture of a full NYC subway car would try and compare them to trains in Finland...
- Markoff 10y agowill better don't look okay American banking, trains and internet either there is some odd perception flying around world that US is particularly developed country, while reality about their infrastructure contradicts this