Imagining a World Without Cars | Mobility & Capitalism
Imagining a World Without Cars | Mobility & Capitalism
If only cargo bikes like the one in the picture didn't cost as much as a small car
16 0 ReplyThey don't where I live, though they aren't cheap. But within reach for most people that needs one I'd say.
19 0 ReplyThey're a little pricey I suppose, but judging by a few minutes comparing gumtree listings for hatchback cars and cargo bikes:
< 20% the cost of a hatchback in analogous condition/age/fanciness.
5 0 ReplyTo be clear, I was explicitly talking about cargo bikes like the one in the video thumbnail.
It was a lamentation that the specific style of bike I want, that is featured in that video, is so expensive.
It wasn't a meta commentary on total cost of ownership, or cargo bikes in general.
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It always comes down to city planning. Cities planned around being walkable, dense, mixed, and human centric see less driving. Cities planned around maximizing private land ownership see more driving.
16 0 ReplyAlso geography. I live in a hilly place, and walking/biking is tiring. Good for exercise, but not so fun for commuting
4 0 ReplyIf the distance is short enough it wouldn't matter.
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