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Re:A “bike platform” that temporarily swaps one car parking ... by wool_gather on Thursday July 11, 2019 @12:51PM (#20413120)
A cheapo bike is not likely to be something that you want to use (and rely on) for your daily commute, though.
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Re:A “bike platform” that temporarily swaps one car parking ... by jakecopp on Thursday July 11, 2019 @11:14PM (#20417797)
Fair point. Though if the "last mile" commute from the bus stop/train station isn't too far, and in a relatively urban area, you can get an Uber trip in the worst case scenario of the bike breaking and taking the bike to a repair shop the next day.

It will likely still be more cost effective than driving all the time because you are unwilling/unable to take a bike on the bus/train.

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