S.F. says incidents by Cruise, Waymo driverless taxis are ‘skyrocketing.’

Re:S.F. says incidents by Cruise, Waymo driverless taxis are... by Swenrekcah on Friday July 14, 2023 @07:13PM (#36731204)

Almost everyone can use an ebike, to be young and healthy is not necessary.

Almost never do people need to haul stuff that can’t fit in either a cargo bike or a small bike trailer.

Bikes are used in all possible climates and weather, you just need to dress for the occasion.

There are definitely uses for cars. They are a necessary option for people but in a city they really should be one of the last options.

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Re:S.F. says incidents by Cruise, Waymo driverless taxis are... by jeffbee on Friday July 14, 2023 @07:40PM (#36731457)

E-bikes and indeed bikes in general are mobility devices. About half the U.S. population is unable to drive a car for some reason: age too old or young, disability, licensure, or economic. The majority of disabled people who cannot operate a car can operate a bicycle instead. Bicycling is much more inclusive than driving.

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Re:S.F. says incidents by Cruise, Waymo driverless taxis are... by psd1 on Tuesday July 18, 2023 @02:37PM (#36777277)

Could you go into the disability point a bit more? I can't believe that the common case of physical disability is that you can cycle but not drive.

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Re:S.F. says incidents by Cruise, Waymo driverless taxis are... by Swenrekcah on Tuesday July 18, 2023 @06:26PM (#36779875)

Not parent poster but I can imagine for one thing that electric cycling is an excellent way for frail people to keep their strenght while still having a practical way to go about their business.

For people who have had accidents it’s proably also a good physical therapy tool.

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