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Re:Waymo says expecting driverless taxis to stay out of bike... by SilverElfin on Sunday April 26, 2026 @04:19PM (#47913867)
It’s not dangerous to block a bike lane. The bikers can wait. They are fewer in number and inconveniencing them is less problematic. If they’re worried about being vulnerable, they are free to ride at low speeds on the sidewalk, or just not use a bicycle.
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Re:Waymo says expecting driverless taxis to stay out of bike... by saagarjha on Sunday April 26, 2026 @05:19PM (#47914633)
Riding at slow speeds on the sidewalk is illegal, similar to driving at low speeds through the bike lane.
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Re:Waymo says expecting driverless taxis to stay out of bike... by SilverElfin on Sunday April 26, 2026 @09:53PM (#47916885)
It is not illegal in most cities. Although SF is an exception.
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Re:Waymo says expecting driverless taxis to stay out of bike... by isthatafact on Sunday April 26, 2026 @06:11PM (#47915231)
In many places, bicyclists are not fewer in number, not that the distiction makes the rest of your comment rational.
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