Tesla offers ‘Full Self-Driving’ option, prompting criticism from regulators

Re:Tesla offers ‘Full Self-Driving’ option, prompting critic... by sofixa on Sunday September 26, 2021 @06:17AM (#28659725)

Have you actually been in any European country? Trains are heavily used for short, medium and long distance travel. High-speed rail in Western Europe is huge. Many many people commute via train or subway.

Profitability has absolutely nothing to do with it. High speed rail in France is hugely profitable, but the state subsides many lines because it's the right thing to do. Railways have a higher capacity, are much cleaner and faster, and are provided as a common service. You don't expect the fire department or forest service to be profitable, do you?

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Re:Tesla offers ‘Full Self-Driving’ option, prompting critic... by djbebs on Sunday September 26, 2021 @04:23PM (#28664321)

I have lived in europe all my life, and have extensive experience with both trains and other forms of public transportation in several European countries.

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Re:Tesla offers ‘Full Self-Driving’ option, prompting critic... by NoblePublius on Sunday September 26, 2021 @09:30AM (#28660732)

RyanAir is generally cheaper

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Re:Tesla offers ‘Full Self-Driving’ option, prompting critic... by sofixa on Sunday September 26, 2021 @11:15AM (#28661498)

But often requires you to travel a few hours to a faraway airport. It has its place and is cheaper and faster on specific combos ( e.g. Barcelona to Warsaw), but trains are usually faster/more pleasant/cheaper and always cleaner.

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