iso1337

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   by iso1337 8y ago

   Yes, there are externalities, but perhaps the question to ask is, are the externalities of scooters less than those of cars when solving the last mile problem in transportation? Cars and drivers, in my view, push MUCH more externalities ont
2. 122.▲
   by iso1337 8y ago

   It is when you have to figure out how to get the bike to the start of your last mile, deal with flat tyres, etc. With these scooters, you can take public transportation (keep in mind some systems don't allow bikes on their transit syst
3. 123.▲
   by iso1337 8y ago

   I'd imagine that horseless carriages looked dorky back when they were introduced too :) Maybe it's one of those things that will become normalized with time. It would be good if more safety concerns were met though - I do think m
4. 124.▲
   by iso1337 8y ago

   Yup, especially when any attempt to raise gas taxes is met with hostility by the voters. We massively subsidize drivers in this country. It's a natural consequence of people voting for their own short-term self-interests. https:&#x2F
5. 125.▲
   by iso1337 8y ago

   Why can't you use a backpack to do grocery shopping? Scooters have markedly improved life around where I live. Fewer noisy cars and less emissions. Is the night riding banned by the app? I though they had lights built into them?
6. 126.▲
   by iso1337 8y ago

   You can use the AOPIC algorithm that has a credit and taxation system to penalize these types of websites. https://stackoverflow.com/questions/5834808/designing-a-web-...