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> how is revolving our infrastructure and culture around them any better than simply investing in public transportation by making it a more feasible option for
by Kalium 6y ago
> how is revolving our infrastructure and culture around them any better than simply investing in public transportation by making it a more feasible option for people?
Public transit can't haul freight cross-country. Self-driving vehicles can.
As others have pointed out, self-driving vehicles could significantly cut the operating costs of public transit. This also seems like a major win for investing in public transit.
- josephcsible 6y ago> Public transit can't haul freight cross-country. Self-driving vehicles can. Freight should be hauled cross-country on rails, not on roads.
- Kalium 6y agoYou're absolutely right! Freight cannot be efficiently moved between the railyard and final destinations on public transit, on foot, or on bicycles. Self-driving vehicles can do this.