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> How is it that we have normalized leaving the car out at night, but not the bicycle? In addition to the legal framework mentioned in a previous comment, cars
by m000 4y ago
> How is it that we have normalized leaving the car out at night, but not the bicycle?
In addition to the legal framework mentioned in a previous comment, cars are insured. Most bicycles are not.
I'm not sure about the availability of bicycle insurance worldwide, but in the Netherlands you will typically also buy an insurance plan if your bicycle costs more than a few hundreds of €.
- touisteur 4y agoSame in France, you have to chain the bike to a 'fixed point' which can be a bit of a pain to find sometimes. I put small fixed 'unremovable' anchors in the ground, but still, theft is a worry and a pita...
- m000 4y agoBicycle insurance in NL is much simpler: You just need to deliver 4 keys to the insurance company (2 for the frame lock and 2 for the chain lock) to prove that you indeed locked your bicycle. Of course, this leaves room for scamming the insurance company once or twice, but the risks of doing so outweigh the profit you will make.
- touisteur 4y agoOh that's good, thanks! except for the family member that regularly loses keys... Hum. I'll check whether it has evolved next time I renew my insurance contract.