Uber to introduce fixed-route shuttles in major US cities designed for commuters

Re:Uber to introduce fixed-route shuttles in major US cities... by cyberax on Wednesday May 14, 2025 @05:32PM (#43989447)

> Are you assuming people share your prejudice? Who is 'riff-raff'?

There are homeless people literally smoking fentanyl on Seattle buses (and the light rail). Does that qualify?

And I'm not even talking about mere antisocial behavior like blasting shitty music from Bluetooth speakers or screaming obscenities at people.

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Re:Uber to introduce fixed-route shuttles in major US cities... by mmooss on Thursday May 15, 2025 @12:32AM (#43991863)

Have you personally observed it, or are these stories you've heard? Beware of the latter - people love to spread this stuff around. It's like a drug, and more poisonous to the community.

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Re:Uber to introduce fixed-route shuttles in major US cities... by cyberax on Thursday May 15, 2025 @03:09AM (#43992559)

I've seen that myself, and not just one time. Our bus _drivers_ were protesting having to inhale the meth and fentanyl smoke.

The response of the city was that it's perfectly fine, and that the research shows that it's safe. I kid you not: https://komonews.com/news/local/drug-addiction-opioid-king-c...

I'm no longer using buses in Seattle, partially because of this.

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