@Pat Hmm it does. The main point is the electric car though, and i do find that problematic.
I'd say "<many other things>, and if you cannot manage without an individual car, choose an electric one".
@Pat I'm sorry if i flew off the handle a bit there, i think this reminded me too much of why i can't take a certain publication seriously anymore.
Those electro SUVs are something else, wasteful with a figleaf of "clean"... and i have seen them lauded as completely clean.
Yeah, that's why I talked a lot about the efficiency of electric cars in the toot. You still need to get one that uses less fuel, even if the fuel is electrons.
@Pat From what i hear the public rail system is even worse in the usa than here... and our public rail system is fabled for its cuts on maintenance ^^
>"From what i hear the public rail system is even worse in the usa than here... and our public rail system is fabled for its cuts on maintenance ^^"
I'm not a big fan of public transit. I'd never use it during this pandemic anyway -- too dangerous. Also, I like to plan my errands to go to multiple places in one trip and that means I most likely will need to carry around more stuff than I could carry by myself on public transport.
Do you live in Germany, if you don't mind my asking?
@Pat
> Do you live in Germany, if you don't mind my asking?
I don't mind, and yes i do.
Your points are valid, yet connected to other problems, i would say.
The danger comes mainly from inadequate measures (repealing mask mandates before scientists would recommend for example).
And multiple errands in one trip... i'd say less buyswork in general would equal more time to do multiple trips without feeling stressed about the lost time, yes?
I group my errands to save on energy. I live in a rural area so it results in substantial energy savings.
@Pat Ah, rural public transport, a difficult beast. I'd say we (worldwide) should have at least some, but i do understand it will never be enough to completely cover all needs.
I think small public autonomous vehicles might be a solution in rural areas. (like autonomous taxis)
public = available to the public, not necessarily publicly owned/operated
@admitsWrongIfProven
>"@Pat Is this a joke? I mean really, calling for individual mobility when public would be so much more efficient..."
It says, "It’s best to try to avoid driving whenever you can by planning your errands, living close to work/stores, car-pooling, walking or riding a bike."