Re:The Social Credit System in China [video]
by enraged_camel on Thursday December 27, 2018 @04:58PM
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Does a low credit score prevent you from using public transport? (This may not seem like a big deal to you, but in China, personal car ownership is nowhere as common, and public transport is the only way to get around for many people.)
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Re:The Social Credit System in China [video]
by vkou on Thursday December 27, 2018 @06:58PM
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No, here in the US, we have the no-fly list for that.
Once you're there, good luck getting your name off it.
Re:The Social Credit System in China [video]
by est on Thursday December 27, 2018 @10:38PM
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> Does a low credit score prevent you from using public transport?
chinese credit score does not prevent you from using public transport, but only the "luxury" ones, e.g. High speed rail and planes. However you can take normal trains and buses.
Yes, HSR and planes are considered "luxury".
credit scores were introduced mainly to combat loan dispute cases in China, which is a growing problem because the economy is slowing down, lots of bad investment and missed paybacks.
Re:The Social Credit System in China [video]
by imtringued on Friday December 28, 2018 @09:16PM
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High speed rail cannot be considered a luxury in a country which only has high speed rail.
Re:The Social Credit System in China [video]
by est on Sunday December 30, 2018 @06:16AM
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Are you serious? Normal trains like the Z-class in China has higher speed than US's Amtrak
Re:The Social Credit System in China [video]
by oldoverholt on Thursday December 27, 2018 @05:14PM
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A low credit score might mean you can’t rent more desirable apartments or buy more expensive homes that are well-served by public transit, so yes, it could prevent you from using public transit if you can’t live somewhere where it’s a feasible option for you.