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Getting around a congested city is probably way faster than using a car. It's called CityAirbus for a reason ;-) Then again, it's an individual solution to a s

Getting around a congested city is probably way faster than using a car. It's called CityAirbus for a reason ;-) Then again, it's an individual solution to a societal problem. I would prefer a solution for the masses, like getting rid of cars in cities and improving public transport.

martin_a 2y ago
> I would prefer a solution for the masses But some people do not want to be part of "the masses", they want to fly around in flying taxis because they think they're better than everybody else. That's why companies like these exist (and hopefully fail).
yourusername 2y ago
How long before noise complaints cause the CityAirbus to be restricted to narrow lanes above highways that will be just as congested as the highway below?
laurentiurad 2y ago
WFH is the best solution. You get a better distribution of people across a whole region thus solving the traffic problem. It won't even be needed to invest in public transportation networks anymore.
- AstralStorm 2y ago
  No it is not. You get to replace the social parts of the job too, and pay for the place to be prepared for the job, if at all possible. WFH really means convert your room into an office or rent a coworking space. Is anyone paid extra for that? Nope! And it's really not for everyone either, you cannot get interactive with coworkers in the same way.
  - Vampiero 2y ago
    > WFH really means convert your room into an office you just need a computer and the company usually mails one to you
  - Tade0 2y ago
    Real estate in places close to work is already so expensive that with anything further you can easily afford a whole additional room. As for the social aspect - to the degree it's possible at work you can cultivate that online and during occasional get-togethers. It's not worth the time waste and environmental destruction associated with commuting.
  - laurentiurad 2y ago
    Never thought of the social aspects. I am married with kids and have a strong social cricle. I guess it's harder for the people that are missing those. As to converting the room into an office, I think everyone that works with a computer has a desk and a chair at home. You just need to put the company machine on it.

martin_a 2y ago

> I would prefer a solution for the masses But some people do not want to be part of "the masses", they want to fly around in flying taxis because they think they're better than everybody else. That's why companies like these exist (and hopefully fail).

yourusername 2y ago

How long before noise complaints cause the CityAirbus to be restricted to narrow lanes above highways that will be just as congested as the highway below?

laurentiurad 2y ago

WFH is the best solution. You get a better distribution of people across a whole region thus solving the traffic problem. It won't even be needed to invest in public transportation networks anymore.

AstralStorm 2y ago
No it is not. You get to replace the social parts of the job too, and pay for the place to be prepared for the job, if at all possible. WFH really means convert your room into an office or rent a coworking space. Is anyone paid extra for that? Nope! And it's really not for everyone either, you cannot get interactive with coworkers in the same way.
- Vampiero 2y ago
  > WFH really means convert your room into an office you just need a computer and the company usually mails one to you
- Tade0 2y ago
  Real estate in places close to work is already so expensive that with anything further you can easily afford a whole additional room. As for the social aspect - to the degree it's possible at work you can cultivate that online and during occasional get-togethers. It's not worth the time waste and environmental destruction associated with commuting.
- laurentiurad 2y ago
  Never thought of the social aspects. I am married with kids and have a strong social cricle. I guess it's harder for the people that are missing those. As to converting the room into an office, I think everyone that works with a computer has a desk and a chair at home. You just need to put the company machine on it.